Beatrice Collection (#2)

Dante Aligheri - Dante and Beatrice in the Garden, c1925. Artist: Cesar Saccagi
Dante Aligheri - Dante and Beatrice in the Garden, c1925. Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321), Italian poet. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 1 by Harold Wheeler

Dante and Beatrice, 1883, (1912). Artist: Henry Holiday
Dante and Beatrice, 1883, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an Introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

USA, Nebraska, Beatrice, Homestead National Monument of America, Heritage Center

Princess Beatrice, daughter of Queen Victoria

WW2, A Special Reason
An illustration of a wartime boy planting a fruit tree in order to help feed the nation during WW2. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Willing Hands
An illustration which portrays a little boy dressed as a British WW2 Royal Navy sailor, he is steering his ship. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Upon The Quay!
An illustration of a little girl waving goodbye to a loved one who is serving with the Royal Navy in WW2, she is standing on the quay with her dog, watching the ship disappear. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Goodness Only Knows!
An illustration of a boy dressed in the uniform of a WW2 British Army soldier, who is waving his hat as he goes on leave. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Waiting
An illustration of a little girl dressed fashionably in white, holding a bouquet of colourful flowers, she is waiting at the train station for a loved one who is returning home from war, on leave

WW2, What Luck!
This illustration shows a wartime baby blissfully unaware of the threats and worries of the outside world, as he enjoys the milk. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, A Thrilling Day
An illustration which shows a little boy and girl enjoying their day in the village, he is wearing the Royal Air Force blue. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Elizabeth Anne
This illustration depicts a girl named Elizabeth Anne, providing a delicious pastry for the boy policeman, who is helping with the war effort. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, The Shower Bath
An illustration of a baby having a shower early in the morning, used to promote the idea that getting up early and keeping good hygiene can help to achieve victory in the war. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Heaps To Do
An illustration of a little boy dressed as a wartime railway porter, he is carrying luggage and a little dog under his arm. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Your Picture
An illustration of a smiling little girl wearing daisies in her hair, depicted as a daughter of a WW2 serviceman on guard at nights. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Boy Saluting
An illustration of a little boy looking very smart, wearing the uniform of a British Army WW2 soldier, saluting proudly. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Good News
An illustration which portrays a little girl wearing striped pyjamas, she has just read a letter from a loved one, dictating that he is coming home from serving in WW2. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Hard Work
An illustration which shows a little boy helping out with the war effort, by working in the garden at home, unfortunately, a large rock has crashed on his foot! Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Go To It! Kiddies!!
An illustration which shows a wartime boy and girl having tea. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, My Hat!
An illustration of of a happy little girl who has not had to give any coupons for her stylish green hat, she has been very careful with repairing and not letting her clothes get ruined

WW2, Wait And See
An illustration of a little boy planting a seed to help the nation's foodstuff need during WW2, his father is a Merchant Navy sailor. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, On Leave
An illustration of two little boys dressed up as WW2 servicemen of the British Royal Navy and British Army, walking arm in arm as they enjoy their time on leave. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Tick-Tock
An illustration of a little wartime boy tucked in his bed. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Rub-A-Dub-Dub
An illustration of a little girl polishing a teapot and other household objects, with the notion that helping her mother can add towards winning the war. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Paratroop
An illustration of a little bow dressed in the uniform of a WW2 paratrooper, he is falling from the skies in his parachute. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, For Our Boys
This illustration portrays a young boy playing the harmonica beside a girl who is singing along, to provide entertainment for WW2 soldiers. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Reading About John Brown
An illustration of a young girl reading a newspaper, she has seen an article about John Brown receiving a medal during WW2. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Where And When?
An illustration of a little girl portraying an older woman, speaking on the telephone to a relative who is serving for the Royal Navy during WW2, he has 10 days leave. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Air Force Blew!
An illustration of a young boy wearing the Royal Air Force blue, playing an instrument for the marching band. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, Digging For Victory
An illustration of a young boy helping with the Digging For Victory campaign set up by the British Ministry of Agriculture to encourage civilians to grow their own food during times of harsh

Carry On Kiddies!
An illustration of a little boy dressed in the uniform of a British Army WW2 soldier, he is washing his hands in a bucket outside his tent. Date: circa 1940s

WW2, The Kitchen Front
An illustration which shows a wartime girl thinking up some recipes with her pencil placed to her lips, she must be careful because ingredients would be rationed and brought from overseas during WW2

WW2, Tappety-Tap
An illustration which portrays a wartime girl using a typewriter, acting as a typist for her father who is serving in WW2. Date: circa 1940s

Wartime Kids
A front cover illustration to a WW2 childrens book, Carry On! Kiddies!! The image portrays a boy wearing a red jacket, holding two crying babies under each arm

Birthday postcard, by Beatrice Mallet
Birthday postcard, Admiring Boy, by Beatrice Mallet - I've got my eye on you! Date: 1937

Birthday postcard, Girl with money bags Date: 1932

Dantis Amor
This drawing depicts the central figure, Love, holding a sun dial, standing against a decorative background, divided in two, the upper left portrays the head of Christ depicted as the sun

Kentish Marshes
A landscape painting of a broad sky comprising of large, white rolling clouds, over a countryside in the Kentish marshes in south-east England. Date: circa 1923

Willingham House, Market Rasen
An oil painting of Willingham House, a country house near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire. It was built circa 1790 for Ayscoghe Boucherett, member of parliament for Grimsby between 1796-1803

Abbotsbury, Dorset
An oil painting showing a view of Abbotsbury, a village in Dorset. This was the location of a clash during the English Civil War in 1664, between the Roundheads and the Cavaliers. Date: circa 1918

Jean and Nounou
An intimate group portrait painting of a little child, comforted by a nanny, wearing a purple banded headscarf, she is holding a toy dog. Date: circa 1916

Cover design, Blue Book Magazine, pulp fiction, January 1934 Date: 1934

Beatrice Lillie and her son taking a walk in London. Beatrice Gladys Lillie, known as Bea Lillie, was a Canadian-born British actress, singer and comedic performer

Mrs Patrick Campbell playing Mrs Daventry
Mrs Patrick Campbell, (February 1865- April 1940) born Beatrice Rose Stella Tanner and known informally as Mrs Pat, was an English stage actress

Dividing Princess Beatrice's Wedding Cake, Windsor
Soldiers in the Barracks of Windsor Castle divide up the remains of Princess Beatrice's wedding cake. Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) was the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria

Binnie Hale
Beatrice Binnie Hale-Monro was an English actress, singer and dancer. Here she is publicising a revue show at the London Hippodrome. Date: circa 1932

Film scene from Beatrice Cenci, starring Carola Hohn Date: 1941

Miss Mollie Dangar
A portrait pencil drawing of Mary Beatrice Dangar, or Miss Mollie Dangar, the later wife of A. Denis Wigram Allen, an Australian solicitor and aviator

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"Beatrice: A Vision of Heavenly Grace and Inspiration" In the epic masterpiece "Paradiso, " Dante Alighieri, the renowned Italian poet, encounters his beloved Beatrice in a celestial realm. Guided by her ethereal presence, he ascends to the Empyrean, the highest level of Heaven. There, amidst a breathtaking congregation of angels and blessed souls, they witness a mesmerizing sight - an immaculate snow-white rose blossoming in honor of the Divine. Inspired by Gustave Dor's wood engraving capturing this pivotal moment, we are transported into Dante's mystical journey alongside Beatrice. As their eyes meet within this heavenly sanctuary, love and devotion intertwine with awe-inspiring beauty. But Beatrice's influence extends beyond literature; she permeates various aspects of history and culture. In Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's regal family portrait from 1897, we catch glimpses of their daughter bearing the name Beatrice. The image reflects not only familial bonds but also echoes Dante's reverence for his own cherished companion. Music too finds its place in celebrating Beatrice’s legacy as Miss Beatrice Harrison graces us with her enchanting cello melodies. Her skillful performance resonates with the same passion that ignited Dante’s heart centuries ago. Susan Beatrice Pearse further immortalizes our protagonist through her artwork depicting battledore & shuttlecock – a playful reminder that even amid heavenly realms or royal courts alike, joy can be found in simple pleasures. The Victorian era comes alive through an endearing portrayal of a mother surrounded by three children - perhaps another nod to our beloved muse named Beatrice - showcasing tender familial connections reminiscent of Queen Victoria’s own brood. Beatrice Webb emerges as yet another embodiment of strength and inspiration as she leaves an indelible mark on social reform efforts during her time. Her dedication to improving society echoes Dante’s quest for enlightenment alongside his beloved guide.