Aunt Collection (#2)

Illustration for David Copperfield (engraving)
3099592 Illustration for David Copperfield (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for David Copperfield)

A Son and Heir (engraving)
668358 A Son and Heir (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Son and Heir. Illustration for John Leechs Pictures of Life and Character (c 1890)

"Madame Leroux";By Francis Eleanor Trollope. "Good-bye Aunt Charlotte, "said Mildred, 1890
" Madame Leroux" ; By Francis Eleanor Trollope. " Good-bye Aunt Charlotte, " said Mildred, 1890

Carriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Queen Victorias coronation parade
6338988 Carriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Queen Victorias coronation parade by British School, (19th century); (add.info)

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, 1560 / 65
Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, 1560/65

Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon
5308653 Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

Portrait and gravestone of George Elliots aunt (Elizabeth Evans), the inspiration for characters in her novel Adam Bede
5999729 Portrait and gravestone of George Elliots aunt (Elizabeth Evans), the inspiration for characters in her novel Adam Bede (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Twins (colour litho)
6032789 Twins (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twins. Advertising material for Swee Home Soap)

Livingstones Servant Chumah and his Aunt (engraving)
663939 Livingstones Servant Chumah and his Aunt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Livingstones Servant Chumah and his Aunt)

Comic postcard, Woman reading aunts letter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman, baby and station porter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl visits Egyptian exhibition Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Aunt Matilda bathing in the sea in an inflatable ring Date: 20th century

Olga Knipper-Chekhova (1868-1959), Russian theatre actress (b / w photo)
3103015 Olga Knipper-Chekhova (1868-1959), Russian theatre actress (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olga Knipper-Chekhova (1868-1959)

An Anti-Canine Protest (engraving)
1614369 An Anti-Canine Protest (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Anti-Canine Protest)

Carriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, was uncle to Queen Victoria, and Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel

Carriage of the Duke of Sussex in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, uncle to Queen Victoria, in Queen Victorias coronation parade. With escort of Life Guards, grooms in livery, carriage drawn by six bay horses

Sitting against a stone wall on a pebbly beach
Mother, daughter and (possibly) Grandmother sitting on a pebble beach against a stone wall with a small black pet dog. Date: circa 1930s

At my Aunts (oil on panel)
MIB162895 At my Aunts (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 46x37 cm; Private Collection; eWhitford Fine Art, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (oil on panel)
696638 Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); 68x104.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Summertime, (oil on canvas)
658310 Summertime, (oil on canvas) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); 63.5x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Summertime. Alfred C. Weatherstone (1888-1929). Oil on canvas

Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon
5308654 Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

Mother and Aunt Louisa from The Leprecauns Shoes. 1928

Poitiers, France - French Family Group Photograph. Date: circa 1909

The informal umbrella. A gentleman grabs the hand of a young lady and kisses her, while using his umbrella to prevent her aunt and chaperone from seeing it

The Chinese Chest, illustration from The Cuckoo Clock by Mrs Molesworth
IL335116 The Chinese Chest, illustration from The Cuckoo Clock by Mrs Molesworth, published by Macmillan in 1930 (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; English

The broken comb (gravure)
3620929 The broken comb (gravure) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The broken comb. Le peigne casse)

"My aunt pounced upon him"(colour litho)
2796573 " My aunt pounced upon him" (colour litho) by Groome, William Henry Charles (1881-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

How to kiss your rich aunt (colour litho)
3093636 How to kiss your rich aunt (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to kiss your rich aunt. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Three Young girls with their Mother and their Aunt (?)
Three Young girls (sisters) posing for a formal studio photography between their seated Mother and (possibly) their Aunt. circa 1920s

Cartoon, Ws Penley, actor as Charleys Aunt. 1893

Nina Boucicault in Charleys Aunt
Nina Boucicault (1867-1950), English actress, in the role of Kitty Verdun in the comedy Charleys Aunt. 1892

Dickens scrap - Mr Tupman, Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickens scrap - Mr Tupman paying court to a spinster aunt in the novel, The Pickwick Papers, Chapter 8. 19th century

Don t be shocked Aunt Cathie but I occasionally smoke
Illustration to a short story by E. F. Benson, The Puce Silk illustrating the a young woman smoking a cigarette in front of her aunt. Date: 1908

In a railway carriage - Mothers on the platform saying goodbye to their children accompanied by an aunt. From Blackies Childrens Annual. Artist: HM Brock Date: circa 1914

The Holy Kinship, c. 1480-1490 (polychromed wood)
954825 The Holy Kinship, c.1480-1490 (polychromed wood) by German School, (15th century); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

An aunt spending quality time with her niece, 1850
3478155 An aunt spending quality time with her niece, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting an aunt spending quality time with her niece)

The reading of the Aunts letter (engraving)
2777433 The reading of the Aunts letter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reading of the Aunts letter)

There was a young Girl of Dolforgan (engraving)
3622942 There was a young Girl of Dolforgan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a young Girl of Dolforgan)

The Auntie kiss (colour litho)
3642913 The Auntie kiss (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Auntie kiss. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A little girl with her aunt and uncle who are babysitting her for the afternoon, 1850
3478152 A little girl with her aunt and uncle who are babysitting her for the afternoon, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

Anton Chekhov and his family, Taganrog, Russia, 1874 (b / w photo)
3102144 Anton Chekhov and his family, Taganrog, Russia, 1874 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anton Chekhov and his family, Taganrog, Russia, 1874)

Aunt Glegg learns the breadth of Bobs thumb (engraving)
725505 Aunt Glegg learns the breadth of Bobs thumb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aunt Glegg learns the breadth of Bobs thumb)

Empress Maria Fyodorovna with King George V of the United Kingdom
XBH366644 Empress Maria Fyodorovna with King George V of the United Kingdom and members of the family (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info)

Goodbye roast (gravure)
3620934 Goodbye roast (gravure) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goodbye roast. Adieu roti)

Woman, The latest fashion to dress like a baby (colour litho)
3641788 Woman, The latest fashion to dress like a baby (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman, The latest fashion to dress like a baby)

Over the Garden Wall (photo)
724569 Over the Garden Wall (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over the Garden Wall. Humorous postcard. Caption reads: Grand finale)

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Aunt, a cherished bond that transcends time and generations. From the pages of Dickens' David Copperfield to Austen's Pride & Prejudice, the role of an aunt is celebrated in literature as a guiding presence. In Hablot Knight Browne's etching from David Copperfield, we witness the moment when a young protagonist makes himself known to his beloved aunt, forging a connection that will shape his life. The influence of an aunt extends beyond fiction. Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg surrounded by her family showcases the warmth and love shared within this special relationship. Just like in the Victorian nursery rhyme illustration 'Little Jack Jelf was Put on the Shelf, ' where an aunt's care offers comfort and protection. In Brandon Thomas' play Charleys Aunt, we see how mistaken identities can lead to hilarious situations, reminding us that laughter often accompanies our interactions with loved ones. And who could forget those moments when our well-meaning aunts remind us to look left and right before crossing? Aunties hold a place not only in our hearts but also in advertising history - as seen in the 1931 Pancake Mix advert where they serve up delicious treats with love and expertise, and are there for us during joyous occasions or simply enjoying a summer paddle at Bournemouth beach. Whether it be through frontispieces like William Rainey's depiction of David and his great aunt from Charles Dickens' masterpiece or even historical figures such as The Lady Elphinstone D. C. V. O. , whose grace inspires admiration - these glimpses into the world of 'aunt-hood' remind us of their unwavering support throughout our lives. So let us celebrate these remarkable women who bring love, guidance, laughter, pancakes, and unforgettable memories into our lives – for they are more than just relatives; they are pillars of strength wrapped in unconditional affection.