Robbins Collection

BALLET: FANCY FREE, c1970. Terry Orr and Ellen Everett performing in an American Ballet Theatre production of Fancy Free, choreographed by Jerome Robbins, c1970

Wildflowers, 1875. Creator: Ellen Robbins
Wildflowers, 1875

Trojan Horse: Greek raiding party secreting themselves in the great wooden horse, 13th or 12th century BC
537576 Trojan Horse: Greek raiding party secreting themselves in the great wooden horse, 13th or 12th century BC. 1830 (engraving from the Rev)

A Victorian Christmas card of a girl holding a cat and a basket of holly walking through
3603761 A Victorian Christmas card of a girl holding a cat and a basket of holly walking through the snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of a girl fairy asleep in an ornate dolphin boat on a frozen
3603754 A Victorian Christmas card of a girl fairy asleep in an ornate dolphin boat on a frozen sea while a boy fairy is holding a lamp, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Die-cut Shape card of two robbins in a muff covered in snow, c
3605578 A Victorian Die-cut Shape card of two robbins in a muff covered in snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Die-cut Shape Christmas card of robbins perched on a snow covered whee, l c
3605569 A Victorian Die-cut Shape Christmas card of robbins perched on a snow covered whee, l c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of Father Christmas and Father Time giving presents to
3605384 A Victorian Christmas card of Father Christmas and Father Time giving presents to children, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Portrait of Brian (?) G Robbins, IMechE Secretary, 1951-1961. Date: circa 1961

A Victorian Christmas card of four people approaching a mansion on a snowy moonlit night
3603763 A Victorian Christmas card of four people approaching a mansion on a snowy moonlit night, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Victorian circular Christmas card of a church in a snowy landscape with birds perched
3603997 Victorian circular Christmas card of a church in a snowy landscape with birds perched on a branch and two robbins and another bird in flight, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Victorian Christmas card and New Year card of robbins perched on the branches of a
3603950 Victorian Christmas card and New Year card of robbins perched on the branches of a Christmas tree, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Victorian greeting card of a young couple sitting on a branch playing a flute
3603912 Victorian greeting card of a young couple sitting on a branch playing a flute and calling out to some robbins, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Victorian horse shoe shaped greeting card of a winter scene and three robbins on a branch
3603879 Victorian horse shoe shaped greeting card of a winter scene and three robbins on a branch, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian greeting card of a child sitting in a large empty flowerpot with a bowl
3603623 A Victorian greeting card of a child sitting in a large empty flowerpot with a bowl on her lap, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of two kittens, one in a wicker basket watching two robbins, c
3603548 A Victorian Christmas card of two kittens, one in a wicker basket watching two robbins, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Victorian greeting card of robbins perched on a circular branch of leaves, c
3603314 Victorian greeting card of robbins perched on a circular branch of leaves, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Victorian greeting card of a young couple, his arm around her sitting on a snow covered
3603913 Victorian greeting card of a young couple, his arm around her sitting on a snow covered branch calling out to some robbins, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Victorian Christmas card of two robbins on snowy branches
3603877 Victorian Christmas card of two robbins on snowy branches, one in flight in a winter scene, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of an ivy leaf with an image of two robbins
3605787 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of an ivy leaf with an image of two robbins sitting on snow covered branches on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape card of two robbins perced on a branch of flowers, c
3605633 A Victorian die-cut shape card of two robbins perced on a branch of flowers, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Die-cut Shape Christmas card of birds perched on branches of a tree, c
3605573 A Victorian Die-cut Shape Christmas card of birds perched on branches of a tree, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Victorian horse shoe shaped New Year card of a winter scene and three robbins on a branch
3603878 Victorian horse shoe shaped New Year card of a winter scene and three robbins on a branch, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of robbins looking at a wooden puppet in the snow, c
3603836 A Victorian Christmas card of robbins looking at a wooden puppet in the snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian die-cut shape card of robbins perched on a snow covered pillar box, c
3605749 A Victorian die-cut shape card of robbins perched on a snow covered pillar box, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian greeting card of a duck dressed as Little Red Riding Hood greeted by a wolf
3605372 A Victorian greeting card of a duck dressed as Little Red Riding Hood greeted by a wolf dressed as a huntsman watched by robbins, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of a carriage drawn by mice and driven by robbins with an
3605365 A Victorian Christmas card of a carriage drawn by mice and driven by robbins with an elderly woman sitting in it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Die-cut Shape New Year card of two robbins in a muff covered in snow, c
3605576 A Victorian Die-cut Shape New Year card of two robbins in a muff covered in snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Christmas card of two robbins in nightclothes looking out of the window in
3604234 A Victorian Christmas card of two robbins in nightclothes looking out of the window in alarm, c.1880 (colour litho) by Griset

Unidentified industrial waterfront site, c. 1910-21 (b / w photo)
1078731 Unidentified industrial waterfront site, c.1910-21 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Ford Model A of JW Robbins fording the River Exe at Yealscombe, Devon, JCC Lynton Trial, 1932
Ford A 1931 Vehicle Reg. No. OU7923. Event Entry No: 2 Driver: Robbins, J.W. Finished: 3rd.. Place: River Exe, Yealscombe. J.C.C. Lynton Trial. Date: 1.10.32

WWI - Robbins of Dudley Trench Fighting Punch Dagger
First World War Robbins of Dudley Trench Fighting Punch Dagger. A rare example, double edged blade with double central fuller leading into the cast alloy finger shaped grip with steel knuckle bow

Aunt Nelle Cushera Robbins little girl seated
Aunt Nelle Cushera (Robbins) little girl, seated; Bishop & Company; about 1865; Albumen silver print

Raising a house in Chicago, 1871. Many buildings in central Chicago were elevated in mid 19th century to alleviate drainage problems

JEROME ROBBINS (1918-1998). American choreographer and director. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, in costume for the ballet Three Virgins and a Devil, 1941

Pericles (c490-429 BC), Athenian statesman, (1830). Among the public buildings erected in Athens under the patronage of Pericles (or Perikles) were the Parthenon, the Erechtheum

San SebastiᮮFestival 2009. Tim Robbins
ROBBINS, Tim (1958). American film actor. US actor and director Tim Robbins takes part in a press conference at the Arriaga theatre, to present the play, directed by himself, 1984

MARY MARTIN (1913-1990). American singer and actress. Photographed with choreographer Jerome Robbins on the set of Peter Pan, 1956

EDWARD ROBBINS WHARTON (1850-1928). Edward Robbins Wharton (left) with George Cabot Bay Lodge
EDWARD ROBBINS WHARTON (1850-1928). Edward Robbins Wharton (left) with George Cabot " Bay" Lodge and Bessy Lodge. Photograph, 1905

AD: MOTOR, 1918. American advertisement for Robbins & Myers Motors. Illustration, 1918

Pericles / Perikles (c490-429 BC), Athenian statesman, and some of the public buildings
Pericles/Perikles (c490-429 BC), Athenian statesman, and some of the public buildings erected in Athens under his patronage. Woodcut from the Rev. Royal Robbins The World Displayed, New York, 1830

Trojan Horse: Greek raiding party secreting themselves in the great wooden horse, 13th or 12th century BC. From the Rev. Royal Robbins The World Displayed, New York, 1830

B. R. CURTIS (1808-1874). Benjamin Robbins Curtis. American lawyer and jurist. Wood engraving, 1868
B.R. CURTIS (1808-1874). Benjamin Robbins Curtis. American lawyer and jurist. Wood engraving, 1868

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"Robbins: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the enchanting world of Robbins, where ballet meets wildflowers, war meets luxury liners, and Christmas cards transport us to Victorian wonderlands. In the realm of dance, Robbins reigns supreme with his mesmerizing choreography. Witness Terry Orr and Ellen Everett gracefully performing in American Ballet Theatre's production of Fancy Free, a ballet that captivates hearts since its creation by Jerome Robbins in the 1970s. But let us not forget Ellen Robbins, the creator behind Wildflowers in 1875. Her artistic prowess brings nature's delicate beauty to life on canvas, reminding us of the timeless allure found within our surroundings. Venturing into history's trenches, we encounter WWI - where Robbins' Dudley Trench Fighting Punch Dagger stands as a testament to human resilience amidst chaos. It serves as a reminder that even in darkness, courage can prevail. The mention of White Star Line's RMS Titanic postcard transports us back to an era defined by opulence and tragedy. As we gaze upon this artifact from a bygone era, we are reminded of both the grandeur and fragility inherent in human endeavors. Chicago's Great Fire of 1871 saw communities unite to rebuild their lives from ashes. The image of raising a house symbolizes resilience and determination—a testament to humanity's ability to rise above adversity. Victorian Christmas cards evoke nostalgia for simpler times when joy was found in small moments. Picture a girl holding a cat while walking through holly-laden streets or another peacefully asleep atop an ornate dolphin boat on frozen waters—these images transport us back centuries while igniting warmth within our hearts. Die-cut Shape cards featuring robbins perched on snowy landscapes further immerse us into wintery scenes filled with whimsy and charm—a true delight for all who behold them during festive seasons past. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter portraits like that of Brian G.