Aunt Collection (#5)

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)

Thutmose III or Tuthmosis III. King of Egypt Basalt statue, Luxor Museum. As sixth Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty he was also co-regent with his aunt, Hatshepsut. he reigned 1479 BC to 1425 BC

Chumah, the servant of David Livingstone (1813-1873) Scottish missionary and explorer of Africa, with his aunt. Engraving from Heroes of Britain by Edwin Hodder (London, c1880)

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

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

Family group with bride and groom at a wedding in Ebernoe, 1940s
Family group with bride and groom at a wedding in Ebernoe, groom wearing army uniform. 10 May 1947 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N28048

For Aunt Jemima Pancake mix, from an American magazine
AUNT JEMIMA AD, 1948. For Aunt Jemima Pancake mix, from an American magazine

AUSTEN: LETTER, 1817. Autograph letter in mirror writing from English novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) to her niece, Cassy, 1817

BREAKFAST SCENE, 1873. A woman and her young niece at the breakfast table. Wood engraving, American, 1873

CHRISTMAS FAMILY PARTY. Wood engraving, English, 1847

DICKENS: DAVID COPPERFIELD. My Aunt astonishes me. Wood engraving from a 19th-century American edition of David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens

Etienne Girardot as Charleys Aunt. Date 1906

Girl and boy posting a letter
A little girl and boy posting a letter on a greetings postcard. The message on the back is addressed to an aunt, offering best wishes on her saints name day, Sainte Marie (15 August)

Drawing of a Sphinx, from a statue in the British Museum. By Ellen Philadelphia Smyth (1828-1881), an aunt of Robert Baden Powell. circa 1850s

Drawing of Erato, Muse of Song and Poetry
A drawing of Erato, the Muse of Lyric Song and Poetry in Greek mythology, from a statue in the British Museum. By Ellen Philadelphia Smyth (1828-1881), an aunt of Robert Baden Powell. circa 1850s

KUANG HSU (1871 -1908)
KUANG HSU Named emperor in 1875, he ruled with his regent and aunt Tzu Hsi. She later imprisoned him for trying to issue modernizing reforms. Date: 1871 - 1908

Margaret Boleyn / Aunt
MARGARET BOLEYN Aunt of Anne Boleyn who married King Henry VIII Date: -

Iollan & Tuirenfionn
Tuiren (the sister or aunt of Finn) with Iollan who was her husband for a while. When briefly transformed into a dog she bore Bran & Sceolan who became Finns faithful hounds

Stevenson / Aunt Balfour
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish writers maternal aunt, Miss Balfour, Chief of our Aunts Date: 1850 - 1894

Princess Louise and Ernest of Hesse
Hereditary Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt (1868-1937) with his aunt, Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) in 1881

Edward VIII with Queen Maud
Edward, Prince of Wales, King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor (1894-1972), with his aunt, Queen Maud of Norway (1869-1938), formerly Princess Maud of Wales

Royal family group
A smiling George V enoying refreshments along with, from left, his aunt Queen Maud of Norway, Queen Mary, King George V, George, Duke of Kent, final sitter unknown. c.1920 s

Edwardian Family
A formal portrait of an Edwardian upper class family. The father and mother are seated in front with the younger son. The elder son stands behind with his aunt

Edwardian Spinster
A well-to-do Edwardian spinster dreams of what might have been

Aunt Sallys Christmas Boxes: John Crasss Discomfiture
A Victorian family around a dining table during the distribution of envelopes of money, or Christmas boxes to servants. The servant who has just received his is either embarrassed or unimpressed with

A close friend is better than a near relation
Couple having a secret tryst on a beach, while an elderly aunt or relative brandishes a parasol on discovering them together

Racial / Russia / Children
Three Russian children with their aunt

Wizard of Oz / Henry & Em
Dorothy and Toto with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry

JOE, THE FAT BOY
Mr. Tupman and the Spinster Aunt are startled by the appearance of Joe, the Fat Boy at the side of the garden seat

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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.