Edith Collection (#6)

The Princes in the Tower, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
The Princes in the Tower, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Flight of Queen Margaret and Prince Edward, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
Flight of Queen Margaret and Prince Edward, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Henry VI, the Baby King, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
Henry VI, the Baby King, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Edward of Caernarvon, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
Edward of Caernarvon, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Coronation of Henry III, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
Coronation of Henry III, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Prince Arthur leaping from the Tower, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
Prince Arthur leaping from the Tower, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Alfred the Great learning to read, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
Alfred the Great learning to read, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Edith Clegg, 1911-1912. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1911-1912)

Snowman
Children dancing around a snowman. Date: circa 1935

Camping
Cooking a meal over a camp fire. Date: circa 1935

Christmas card in the shape of a box, labelled From Birdie To Edith. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and daughter Ethel
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt (18611948) the second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt and First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1901 to 1909

Cover design, London Magazine, April, sixpence, depicting a woman in an orange raincoat and a man in naval uniform, with a battleship at sea in the background

Cavell and Nurses
EDITH CAVELL (in dark uniform) with probationer nurses and a doctor at the Brussels Nursing School, which she founded, Date: 1865 - 1915

Cavells home Brussels
Edith Cavells house and nursing institution in the rue de la Culture, Brussels. Date: 1865 - 1915

Edith Piaf [Music]
EDITH PIAF French singer

Portraits of campaigners for womens rights
Portraits of various campaigners for womens rights, who led a Suffragist Procession on 13 June 1908 from the Embankment to the Albert Hall: Charlotte Despard (Leader of the Womens Freedom League)

Little things mean a lot - Music Sheet Cover, words and music by Edith Lindeman and Carl Stutz, broadcast and recorded on DECCA by Jimmy Young

Miss Edith Day at Rose Marie at Drury Lane
Edith Day (April 10, 1896 May 1, 1971), American actress and singer best known for her roles in Edwardian musical comedies and operettas, first on Broadway and then in Londons West End

Womens Royal Naval Service, 1918
Women of the WRENS(Womens Royal Naval Service)in 1918: Dame Katherine Furse(Director), a petty officer and Miss Edith Crowy(Deputy-Director). Date: 1918

Americans Entertain Americans at the Ambassadeurs Restaurant
Acts at the Ambassadeurs Restaurant, Paris (1927) - Viva Regor, June, Billy Reardon, Georgie Hale, Edith Flynn, Elizabeth Jordan, Cal & Ethel Norris Date: 1927

British art nouveau buckle in wrought silver and enamel by Nelson and Edith Dawson.. Enameled botanicals of bluebells and love in a mist

Edwardian garden group at Strathclyde, Offerton Lane, Stockport, home of William John Battersby (standing) and his younger daughter Edith

Two Edwardian women in garden
Two Edwardian women in graden, the house being Strathclyde, Offerton Lane Stockport. Standing is Edith Battersby, daughter of the houise owner, and seated is Kate Nash

Lion Rock, Dovedale, Derbyshire with two Edwardian ladies
A fine example of what the prosperous Edwardian lady would wear for a walk in the coutry - on the left is Kate Nash, daughter of an industrialist from London

Figures in an Edwardian garden at Strathclyde, Offertomn Lane, Stockport. The man is Frank Battersby, son of the owner, and the woman standing is Franks sister Edith

Edwardian group in garden at Offerton Lane, Stockport - William Battersby the hatmaker stands behind his daughter Edith at the right of the picture

Womens War Work WW1 Munitions
A painting of a munitions worker by Edith Harwood (1894-C1916) wearing the blue uniform of overalls and bonnet, the woman holds, with gloved hands, a shell

Arrival if Edith
Arrival of Edith (sister). Ink and watercolour sketch by Florence Hardy, sister of poster artist Dudley Hardy and daughter of marine painter Thomas Bush Hardy Date: circa 1893

Suffragette Ellen Terry Actress. Miss. Ellen Terry (1847-1928) suffrage sympathiser and mother of Edith Craig, photographed looking into a mirror

Edith How-Martyn Suffragette. Edith How-Martyn (1875-1954) portrait. Originally a member of the W.S.P.U, she left to help form the Womens Freedom League in 1907. Caption - Mrs E

Lady Londonderry, President of Womens War Service Legion
Lady Londonderry, formerly the Hon. Edith Chaplin, pictured in 1918 when she was President of the Womens War Services Legion (previously known as the Womens Legion)

Ephemera and photographs relating to Edith Griffin
A collection of ephemera and photographs relating to Edith Griffin who worked for the American Ambulance Service and the Military Hospital in Villemain, Paris. Collection

Bust of Nurse Edith Cavell. Edward Woodall Oakley, Ra (1866-1938)

Portrait of Edith Cavell. WW1
Portrait of Edith Cavell - Make Her Cause Of Mercy Your Own. By Eleanor M. Ross. The original drawing was exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 1917

The Marchioness of Londonderry, president of Womens Legion
Lady Londonderry, formerly the Hon. Edith Chaplin, pictured in 1918 when she was President of the Womens War Services Legion (previously known as the Womens Legion)

Marchioness of Londonderry, President of War Services Legion
Lady Londonderry, formerly the Hon. Edith Chaplin, pictured in 1918 when she was President of the Womens War Services Legion (previously known as the Womens Legion)

Pug Peter -- vultures, dog and rabbit
Pug Peter -- The Vultures smiled disagreeably. A dog comforts a rabbit in the face of four predators. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- three ducklings fall into the sea
Pug Peter -- Down! Down! Down! Three ducklings fall from their balloon into the sea. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- ducklings in a balloon
Pug Peter -- Up! Up! Up! Three ducklings enjoy a trip in a balloon. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- dog carried through air by seagulls
Pug Peter -- Peter rescued from the Deep. A dog is carried through the air by two seagulls. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- dog at sea with seagulls
Pug Peter -- Dangers of the Deep. A dog in a red box in a storm at sea, confronted by seagulls. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- convalescing at the seaside
Pug Peter -- Peter feels better. Dog convalescing at the seaside in a green wooden bathchair. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- dog riding waves in a box
Pug Peter -- Peter sets out on a voyage. A dog riding the waves in a red box. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- animals on a seesaw
Pug Peter -- Playground in All-Animal-Land. A bear and many rabbits playing on a seesaw made of a tree trunk and branch. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- a bear gathering fallen oranges
Pug Peter -- Orange Balls for the Cricket Match. A bear gathering fallen oranges. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- animals playing cricket with an orange
Pug Peter -- There She Goes! Animals playing cricket with an orange. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- mouse firemen on a ladder
Pug Peter -- The Rescue of Little Bunny. Mouse firemen on a ladder with a small rabbit. Date: 1905

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"Edith: A Timeless Name that Echoes through History" From the stage to the page, it has left an indelible mark on various realms. Ellen Terry, a renowned actress of her time, embodied the spirit in 1864 as she graced the stage with her talent and grace. Meanwhile, George Frederick Watts captured this ethereal essence in his creation. Another iconic figure bearing this name was Edith Piaf, whose soulful voice captivated audiences worldwide. Born as Edith Giovanna Gassion in 1915, she became a symbol of resilience and passion for life. In a photograph taken during one of her mesmerizing concerts in 1961, we catch a glimpse of her captivating presence. Edith Newbold Wharton stands tall among American writers with her literary prowess. From penning timeless classics to exploring societal norms and constraints, she challenged conventions fearlessly throughout her career. Nature's beauty finds its way into our narrative through "Primroses and Violets - Gardens. " These delicate flowers remind us of the serenity that can be found amidst chaos—a sentiment cherished by many named Edith. In Draycott village within Cotswold lies an enchanting tale featuring Edith Hodgkins—the milkmaid who brought joy to all with every churned drop. Her dedication serves as an inspiration even today. Centuries ago, Mary Sidney—Countess of Pembroke—embodied elegance and sophistication reminiscent of those bestowed upon Viscountess Castlereagh when adorned with her famous necklace & tiara—an emblematic image forever etched in history books. Breaking barriers is not unfamiliar territory for women named Edith; just ask Edith Smith—the first woman police officer in the UK—who paved the way for others to follow suit fearlessly. The suffragette movement also saw its own heroine named Edith New Peckham during a crucial by-election, fighting for the rights of women.