Aunt Collection (#4)

Portrait Wilhelmine Wiggenhauser Widowed Lippe-Hull
Portrait Wilhelmine Wiggenhauser (Widowed Lippe-Hull), Aunt of the Artist, 1849, oil on canvas, 35.5 x 27.5 cm, unsigned, Arnold Bocklin, Basel 1827-1901 San Domenico

Portrait Lady Maria Francisca Louisa Dommer van Poldersveldt
Portrait of Lady Maria Francisca Louisa Dommer van Poldersveldt (Ubbergen 1848 - 1925 s-Hertogenbosch), Portrait is depicted seated

Mr. F.s Aunt. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel Little Dorrit, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910

Cover design, Tickety-Tock and the Robber Fox, by Aunt Agatha, with a silhouette illustration of a goblin and an insect by Joyce A Johnson. Date: 1934

The arrival of the Gardiners, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
XJF451386 The arrival of the Gardiners, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson

Queen Elizabeth IIs close relatives
The Queens close relatives: royal ladies near to her majesty. Clockwise from top left: H.R.H. The Duchess of Gloucester, aunt of the Queen; H.R.H

Book of Nonsense / Lear
There was a Young Girl of Majorca, whose aunt was a very fast walker; She walked 70 miles, & leaped 15 stiles, Which astonished that Girl of Majorca

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of York (King Richard III), (19th century). Artist: H Robinson
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of York (King Richard III), (19th century). A Victorian depiction of Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492), Queen Consort of Edward IV of England

Letter from Edward Gibson to his aunt, Hester Gibson, 30th June 1788. Artist: Edward Gibson
Letter from Edward Gibson to his aunt, Hester Gibson, 30th June 1788. Letter written from Sheffield Place in Sussex, on Gibsons intended return to Lausanne

Tsarina Maria Fyodorovna of Russia visiting Britain, 1890s. Maria Fyodorovna (1847-1928), the widow of Tsar Alexander III, with her nephew

Scene from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1849-1850. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, 1849-1850. The orphaned David Copperfield, having run away from his poverty-ridden London existence

Family group on the beach - Paignton, Devon Date: circa 1930

Charleys Aunt by Brandon Thomas. Much the same design as the previous item, but in black and white, with a border of flowers. Top of the flyer reads Under the direction of the Author

Aunt Babsie as a lion-tamer - failing miserably
Aunt Babsie runs away from a lion rearing up on his hind legs - she is a complete failure as a circus lion-tamer! Date: 1923

Lady hurdles over the chiffonier
A lady hurdles over the cherished chiffonier (low sideboard) of her great aunt, because she is practising her hurdling for a forthcoming athletic competition. Date: 1923

Aunt Peggies House, Bermuda
Aunt Peggys House at No.4 Aunt Peggys Lane, St. George s, Bermuda. Date: circa 1910s

Presentation of Certificates to Kent / 178 Birchington VAD
Lord Harris (4th Baron Harris, 1851-1932) speaking at Quex Park on the occasion of the presentation of certificates to members of the Birchington VAD Kent/178 on 11 June 1920

Lord Harris with Hannah Powell-Cotton
Lord Harris photographed with Hannah Powell-Cotton, as Commandant of the Birchington VAD Kent/178. Lord Harris (4th Baron Harris)

Candid seaside photograph - 3 women and child - under pier
Candid seaside photograph of three women (possibly Mother, Aunt and Grandmother) and a young toddler standing beneath a pier (possible Blackpool)

Mother, daughter, son and Aunt on the beach, Ramsgate, Kent. Date: circa 1920s

Mother baby and Mothers sister - Eastbourne, East Sussex. Date: late 1930s

My Aunt adapted by Sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare
Promotional postcard for My Aunt adapted by Sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare from Ma Tante dHonfleur (1914) by Paul Gavault. First produced at the Vaudeville Theatre, 26th August 1914. Date: 1914

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, A Dog Day. After rolling in the mud, the dog goes upstairs and rolls over and over on Aunt Browns bed. Date: 1904

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Rough and Tumble -- Tumble pulls Aunt Janes best hat out of its box, watched by Rough from under the bed. Date: circa 1910

Letter opener Engraved To Aunt and Uncle from Charlie
Letter opener. Engraved To Aunt and Uncle from Charlie with the flags of the UK and US. Dated 1914-1919. Has a General Service button on the base of the bullet handle. Trench Art

Visitors for wounded soldiers by Miss Watson Williams
A set of four pictures - the pair on the left entitled, As Tommy Does Not Like It, showing some rather tiresome visitors - an aristocratic lady and a maiden aunt

Princess Sophia of Saxe-Coburg
H.S.H Princess Sophia of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, Countess Mensdorff Pouilly (1778-1835), sister of King Leopold I of the Belgians and the Duchess of Kent, Queen Victorias mother. Date: c.1825

A reluctant musician: the honest truth
An aunt quizzes her unkempt nephew Tom about his prefered hobbies. Date: 1871

NORTH CAROLINA, c1920. A portrait of Aunt Letty carrying baskets of vegetables in New Bern, North Carolina. Photograph, c1920

David Copperfield, I make myself known to my Aunt

David Copperfield, Mr. Dick fulfils my Aunts prediction

David Copperfield, My Aunt astonishes me

AUNT CHLOEs VISIT FROM A PICTURE BY A. E. EMSLIE
" AUNT CHLOEs VISIT" FROM A PICTURE BY A.E. EMSLIE

Source Size = 3968 x 2716
" AUNT SALLYs CHRISTMAS-BOXES:" JOHN CRASSs DISCOMFITURE, 1862

Drawn by Percy Macquoid, Aunt Charlotte and Mildred, Engraving 1890

The Derby Day, Scenes by the Roadside and on the Downs: Aunt Sally. Uk, 1860 Engraving

Miss Catherine Herrick with her Nieces and Nephews, the Five Elder Children of the Rev
XYC306184 Miss Catherine Herrick with her Nieces and Nephews, the Five Elder Children of the Rev. and Mrs Henry Palmer, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Ferneley, John E

Maria Hare (engraving)
XJF618902 Maria Hare (engraving) by Canevari, Giovanni Battista (1789-1876) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Hare (dates unknown) was writer Augustus Hares aunt

Portrait of a Woman, possibly an Aunt or older Sister of Isabeau de Halinck, Haling, Grandmother of Louys de Geer, Anonymous, 1608

Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719) Marquise of Maintenon and her Niece, Francoise d Aubigne
XIR155932 Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719) Marquise of Maintenon and her Niece, Francoise d Aubigne, the Future Duchess of Noailles, c.1686 (oil on canvas) by Elle

Queen Athaliah orders the kings children to be killed, Harmen Jansz Muller, Hadrianus Junius, Gerard de Jode, 1565 - 1569

ARTURO TOSCANINI (1867-1957). Italian orchestral conductor. At age 8 with his sister and aunt; inset, at age 34

PEABODY: AMELIA CURTIS. Portrait by Sophia Peabody Hawthorne of her aunt, Amelia Curtis, c1833

WISCONSIN FAMILY, c1890. A rural Wisconsin family photograhped in front of their home, c1890

Lost tooth causes sleeping difficulties for Kitty
Kitty - " Aunty, I can t sleep at night since I lost my front toof for the draught blowing down my throat." Date: circa 1890s

Aunt Peggys House, St. Georges, Bermuda
Aunt Peggys House at No.4 Aunt Peggys Lane, St. George s, Bermuda. Date: circa 1909

Aunt Clegg, one of Mrs Tullivers sisters, looking over the goods in Bob Jakins pack. Illustration by Walter James Allen (active 1859-1891)

Orphaned David Copperfield introduces himself to his aunt Betsy Trotwood. From Charles Dickens David Copperfield (1849-1850)

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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.