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Langhorne Collection

Langhorne, a name that echoes with the brilliance of Mark Twain, the renowned American humorist and writer

Background imageLanghorne Collection: MARK TWAIN 1835-1910

MARK TWAIN 1835-1910
MARK TWAIN American writer Born : Samuel Langhorne Clemens

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Aristocrats at Whites Golf Club Golf Tournament

Aristocrats at Whites Golf Club Golf Tournament
Lady Allington, Lord Tennyson, Lord Lothian and Lady Astor at Whites Golf Tournament, played at Prince s, Sandwich. Date: 1932

Background imageLanghorne Collection: SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Aka Mark Twain. American humorist and writer

SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Aka Mark Twain. American humorist and writer. Photographed c1900

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Mark Twain / Riding Frog

Mark Twain / Riding Frog
MARK TWAIN American writer Born : Samuel Langhorne Clemens Twain leaps over a five bar gate on the back of a frog

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Mark Twain / Mono / Photo

Mark Twain / Mono / Photo
MARK TWAIN American writer Born : Samuel Langhorne Clemens

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Mark Twain, 1869 (b/w photo)

Mark Twain, 1869 (b/w photo)
5668958 Mark Twain, 1869 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Mark Twain (1835-1910) in 1869, the same year The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrims Progress a travel book about his travels in Europe

Background imageLanghorne Collection: The Pilgrim's Vision illustration from The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain

The Pilgrim's Vision illustration from The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain
5668959 The Pilgrim's Vision illustration from The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain; (add.info.: Mark Twain (1835-1910) about his excursion to the Holy Land

Background imageLanghorne Collection: The old gallery at Mirador (Langhorne estate), Greenwood, Virginia, between 1933 and 1942

The old gallery at Mirador (Langhorne estate), Greenwood, Virginia, between 1933 and 1942. Perspective view of arches and trellised walkway at Mirador, Langhorne estate in Greenwood

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Connecticut, Hartford, Mark Twain House & Museum

Connecticut, Hartford, Mark Twain House & Museum
2005-306406-01

Background imageLanghorne Collection: The Dead Soldier, c. 1789 (oil on canvas)

The Dead Soldier, c. 1789 (oil on canvas)
450291 The Dead Soldier, c.1789 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97) (attr. to); 60.9x73.7 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Mark Twain

Mark Twain (1835-1910). A pen sketch by John W Alexander (1856-1915) of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain, an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Nannie Langhorne Shaw pictured in The Sketch at the time of her engagement to Waldorf

Nannie Langhorne Shaw pictured in The Sketch at the time of her engagement to Waldorf Astor. Her sister Irene was married to the artist Charles Dana Gibson

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Nannie Langhorne Shaw pictured in The Bystander at the time of her engagement to Waldorf

Nannie Langhorne Shaw pictured in The Bystander at the time of her engagement to Waldorf Astor in 1906. Her sister Irene married the artist Charles Dana Gibson so both women were celebrated as being

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Nancy Astor, the first woman M. P. to take her seat in the House of Commons

Nancy Astor, the first woman M. P. to take her seat in the House of Commons
Nancy Astor, the first woman M.P. to take her seat in the House of Commons, seen in 1911 arriving at a recent meet of the Pytchley Hunt. Date: 1911

Background imageLanghorne Collection: CLEMENS SIGNATURE. Autograph signature of Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel L. Clemens

CLEMENS SIGNATURE. Autograph signature of Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel L. Clemens, American humorist and writer

Background imageLanghorne Collection: CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Tom Sawyers gang, including Huckleberry Finn (second from right)

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Tom Sawyers gang, including Huckleberry Finn (second from right). Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for the 1885 American edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Background imageLanghorne Collection: The immortal incident of Tom Sawyer whitewashing the fence: title page to a late 19th century

The immortal incident of Tom Sawyer whitewashing the fence: title page to a late 19th century edition of Mark Twains
CLEMENS: TOM SAWYER. The immortal incident of Tom Sawyer whitewashing the fence: title page to a late 19th century edition of Mark Twains " The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835 A

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835 A

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Samuel Langhorne Clemens 1835 To 1910 Known By Pen Name Mark Twain American Humorist, Satirist

Samuel Langhorne Clemens 1835 To 1910 Known By Pen Name Mark Twain American Humorist, Satirist, Writer, And Lecturer From Photograph Taken In His Old Age

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Mark Twain Pseudonym Of Samuel Langhorne Clemens 1835 To 1910 American Author

Mark Twain Pseudonym Of Samuel Langhorne Clemens 1835 To 1910 American Author

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Mark Twain, Psuedonym Of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835-1910. American Writer And Humorist

Mark Twain, Psuedonym Of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835-1910. American Writer And Humorist. From The Book The Masterpiece Library Of Short Stories, American, Volume 15"

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Nancy, Lady Astor

Nancy, Lady Astor
NANCY, LADY ASTOR nee Nancy Witcher Langhorne wife of Waldorf, 2nd viscount Astor (her 2nd husband) first woman MP, noted hostess of the Cliveden Set Date: 1879 - 1964

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Mrs and Mrs Charles Dana Gibson

Mrs and Mrs Charles Dana Gibson
Charles Dana Gibson, American illustrator (1867-1944), famous for creating the Gibson Girl. Pictured with his wife, Irene Langhorne

Background imageLanghorne Collection: CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1884. Solid comfort

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1884. Solid comfort. Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for the first edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1884

Background imageLanghorne Collection: SAMUEL L. CLEMENS (1835-1910). Mark Twain: American humourist and writer. Photographed at home

SAMUEL L. CLEMENS (1835-1910). Mark Twain: American humourist and writer. Photographed at home, with his billiard table (a gift from the wife of financier Henry Huttleston Rogers), c1906

Background imageLanghorne Collection: CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Miss Watson. Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for the 1885

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN. Miss Watson. Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for the 1885 American edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Background imageLanghorne Collection: CLEMENS: TOM & HUCK. The Magic River. Cartoon by Luther D

CLEMENS: TOM & HUCK. The Magic River. Cartoon by Luther D. Bradley for the Chicago Daily News on the occasion of the death of American humorist and writer Samuel L

Background imageLanghorne Collection: CLEMENS: TOM SAWYER. Tom, Huck, and Joe Harper watching the townspeople search for them

CLEMENS: TOM SAWYER. Tom, Huck, and Joe Harper watching the townspeople search for them. Illustration by True Williams for the first edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1876

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Cover from the original edition, 1885, of Mark Twains Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with

Cover from the original edition, 1885, of Mark Twains Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with illustrations by E. W. Kemble
CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Cover from the original edition, 1885, of Mark Twains " Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" with illustrations by E.W. Kemble

Background imageLanghorne Collection: MARK TWAIN AND GEORGE WASHINGTON CABLE. Samuel Langhorne Clemens (left)

MARK TWAIN AND GEORGE WASHINGTON CABLE. Samuel Langhorne Clemens (left) and George Washington Cable (right) flanking the family of Erasmus Mason Moffett, Twains relatives by marriage: Widow Sarah M

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Mark Twain meets Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1907

Mark Twain meets Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1907
Mark Twain(1835-1910), humourist, meets with King Edward VII(1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra(1844 -1925) at a Windsor garden party in 1907

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Mark Twain - American writer

Mark Twain - American writer
Mark Twain (1835-1910) - American author and humorist (born Samuel Langhorne Clemens). Date: circa 1900

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Mark Twain (1835-1910). American writer. The Adventures of H

Mark Twain (1835-1910). American writer. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1885. Engraving by M. Klinkicht. Colored

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Colonel Langhorne

Colonel Langhorne
COLONEL LANGHORNE Civil War soldier, but not mentioned in our reference books Date: flourished 1640s

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Lord Lothian and Lady Astor play a golf tournament

Lord Lothian and Lady Astor play a golf tournament
Over eighty politicians gathered at Walton Heath to contest the early rounds of the Parliamentary Handicap. Lady Astor was the only female competitor and beat Lord Lothian on the last green

Background imageLanghorne Collection: John Langhorne

John Langhorne
JOHN LANGHORNE writer Date: 1735 - 1779

Background imageLanghorne Collection: SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist

SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Mark Twain. American writer and humorist. Mark Twains childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri. Woodcut by Fred Geary (1894-1946)

Background imageLanghorne Collection: NANCY WITCHER ASTOR (1879-1964). Nee Langhorne. English (American-born) society leader

NANCY WITCHER ASTOR (1879-1964). Nee Langhorne. English (American-born) society leader and first woman to sit in the British Parliament. Chalk drawing by John Singer Sargent, 1923

Background imageLanghorne Collection: CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Practicing. The king and the duke, a pair of con men

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Practicing. The king and the duke, a pair of con men traveling with Huck and Jim, practicing the sword fight scene from Shakespeares Richard III

Background imageLanghorne Collection: CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Thinking. Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for an American

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Thinking. Drawing by Edward Windsor Kemble for an American edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1885

Background imageLanghorne Collection: CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Huckleberry Finn learning about Moses and the Bulrushers

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Huckleberry Finn learning about Moses and the Bulrushers from the Widow Douglas. Drawing by E.W

Background imageLanghorne Collection: CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Watching the boat. Huckleberry Finn as drawn by E. W

CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Watching the boat. Huckleberry Finn as drawn by E. W
CLEMENS: HUCK FINN, 1885. Watching the boat. Huckleberry Finn as drawn by E.W. Kemble for a late 19th century edition of Mark Twains The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Background imageLanghorne Collection: SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Pseudonym Mark Twain. American humorist and writer

SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS (1835-1910). Pseudonym Mark Twain. American humorist and writer. Photographed in 1906 by Frances Benjamin Johnston

Background imageLanghorne Collection: Source Size = 1902 x 2499

Source Size = 1902 x 2499
American Humorist: Samuel Langhorne Clemens (" mark Twain" )

Background imageLanghorne Collection: CLEMENS: TOM SAWYER. Illustration by Donald McKay for Mark Twains The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

CLEMENS: TOM SAWYER. Illustration by Donald McKay for Mark Twains The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 19th century

Background imageLanghorne Collection: SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS. Aka Mark Twain (1835-1910). American humorist and writer

SAMUEL LANGHORNE CLEMENS. Aka Mark Twain (1835-1910). American humorist and writer. Photographed c1863

Background imageLanghorne Collection: OLIVIA L. CLEMENS (1845-1904). Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain s) wife, c1873; they

OLIVIA L. CLEMENS (1845-1904). Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain s) wife, c1873; they were married 2 February 1870

Background imageLanghorne Collection: NANCY WITCHER ASTOR (1879-1964). Nee Langhorne. English (American-born) society leader

NANCY WITCHER ASTOR (1879-1964). Nee Langhorne. English (American-born) society leader and first woman to sit in the British Parliament. Photograph, 1919



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Langhorne, a name that echoes with the brilliance of Mark Twain, the renowned American humorist and writer. Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835, he left an indelible mark on literature and comedy. His wit and satire captivated readers across generations. In one snapshot from his life, we find him amidst aristocrats at Whites Golf Club Golf Tournament. A peculiar sight indeed, as this man known for his sharp pen was now surrounded by refined gentlemen swinging clubs. Another image reveals Mark Twain astride a riding frog. Yes, you read that right. Always one to embrace eccentricity, he found joy in unconventional pursuits. A monochromatic photograph captures the essence of this literary genius. Taken around 1894, it immortalizes Samuel Langhorne Clemens - or rather Mark Twain himself - with his iconic mustache and mischievous eyes. But it wasn't just writing that defined him; he also inspired caricaturists like Red (?) Lewis who depicted him as Huck Finn in 1901. This portrayal showcased Twain's ability to create unforgettable characters who resonated deeply with readers. Amongst other notable figures associated with Langhorne is Nancy Astor – Lady Astor – whose presence added a touch of elegance to their encounters. And let us not forget Mr. And Mrs Charles Dana Gibson; their association speaks volumes about the influence Mark Twain had on society during his time. Yet even beyond these connections lies another dimension of Langhorne's legacy: The Dead Soldier painting from c. 1789 depicts a somber scene that reminds us of the human cost of war – something which undoubtedly influenced Twain's own reflections on humanity's follies. Mark Twain may have departed this world over a century ago but his words continue to resonate today. Through laughter and profound insights into human nature, he remains an enduring figure in American literature and humor.