Edith Collection (#7)

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

Pug Peter -- mice on a boat
Pug Peter -- A Water-Picnic in Mousiland. Mice on a boat at sunset. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- mice falling off a haycart
Pug Peter -- Peter lightens the load a little. Some mice fall off a haycart into the water. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- seated on throne with mouse subjects
Pug Peter -- His Majesty Pug Peter. Seen here seated on a throne with his mouse subjects kneeling in reverence. One mouse holds up a crown on a red cushion. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- cover design, showing the eponymous hero in a crown and red cloak. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- mice at harvest time
Pug Peter -- A Heavy Load. Mice at harvest time, with a large haycart pulled by cats. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- dog watching rabbits
Pug Peter -- This is Rabbitiland. A dog watches two courting rabbits. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- dogs pulling coach through snow
Pug Peter -- Peter in Harness. A team of dogs pulls a red mailcoach through deep snow. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- girl and boy with dog in snow
Pug Peter -- Home, Sweet Home. A girl and boy carry their pet dog through the snow. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- dog on wooden horse drawn by mice
Pug Peter -- Triumphal March of the Mice. A dog sitting on a wooden horse drawn by mice. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- dog with mice and cheese
Pug Peter -- The Cheese Banquet. A dog surrounded by mice eating cheese. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- chained dog in prison cell
Pug Peter -- Catching the Mice with Cheese. A chained dog in a prison cell, with a crowd of mice at the open door converging on a piece of cheese. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- animals in a red car
Pug Peter -- Peter moves in the very best Society. A group of assorted animals driving through the snow in a red car. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- dog and ducklings on steep slope
Pug Peter -- Very upsetting. A dog and three ducklings slide or fall down a steep slope. Date: 1905

Pug Peter -- mouse riding a goat
Pug Peter -- On the Frontier of Animal-Land. A large mouse riding a white goat, standing on the summit of a mountain. Date: 1905

Dame Edith Lyttelton, writer, campaigner and spiritualist
Dame Edith Sophy Lyttelton (nee Balfour, 1865-1948), writer, administrator, campaigner and spiritualist. She served as President of the Society for Psychical Research (1933-34)

Queen Elizabeth meets a bride-to-be, WWII
While touring a busy army clothing factory, Queen Elizabeth meets Miss Edith Nichols, a bride-to-be who talked to the Queen while wearing her wedding dress with orange blossom in her hair. Date: 1939

Father Leave-Taking 1879 Etching off-white paper
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EDITH GALT WILSON (1872-1961). First Lady of President Woodrow Wilson. Aboard the Azuma Maru, posing with a group of men. Photograph, 18 November 1932

WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION, 1902. President Theodore Roosevelt and First Lady Edith Roosevelt at a reception in the White House. Engraving, 1902

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. Attendees at the 1932 Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. From left to right: Alice Grayson, Leslie Foster Nast, Edith Wilson, Mrs. Brokaw, Eleanor McAdoo, and Mrs

EDITH ROOSEVELT (1861-1948). Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, wife of President Theodore Roosevelt. Photograph, c1900

EDITH O GORMAN (1842-1929). American author and nun. Photograph, c1870

WOMEN MARINES, 1918. Women being sworn in to the United States Marine Corps, where they will take over office duties from male Marines

CONGRESSWOMEN, 1938. Women members of the 75th congress photographed after a luncheon at the Capitol, 4 March 1938. Left to right: Representatives Caroline O Day, Edith Nourse Rogers, Mary T

BOSTON: FACTORY, 1942. Supervisor George Cole and Edith Krause working in the Gillette factory in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

CHICAGO: RADIO OPERA, c1921. Scottish-American soprano Mary Garden (seated) and American soprano Edith Mason, singing into a radio transmitter at a studio in Chicago

EDITH WHARTON (1862-1937). American writer. Photographed on the terrace of her villa in Hyeres on the French Riviera, 1920s

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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.