Correspondence Collection (#4)

Portraits of envoys at the Portsmouth Peace Conference, Baron Komura and Kogoro... c1905. Creator: Edmund Noble
Portraits of envoys at the Portsmouth Peace Conference, Baron Komura and Kogoro Takahira (left), M. Witte and Baron Rosen (right), and President Theodore Roosevelt (center)

Postcard celebrating the signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty, c1905. Creator: Edmund Noble
Postcard celebrating the signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty, c1905. Portraits of President Theodore Roosevelt, Czar Nicholas II, the Mikado, Count Sergei Witt, Baron de Rosen

The International Exhibition: "The Two Friends - Sebastopol, 1855", by J. L. H. Bellange... 1862
The International Exhibition: "The Two Friends - Sebastopol, 1855", by J. L. H. Bellange, in the French Gallery, 1862

French Postal Strike, 1909
3787026 French Postal Strike, 1909; (add.info.: French Postal Strike, 1909. Photograph showing abandoned piles of letters. French caption: La greve des postiers. 1)

Sir Edward Lloyd, 1750 (oil on canvas)
NGW342618 Sir Edward Lloyd, 1750 (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); 127x101.6 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Handwriting and signature of Sir Isaac Newton from a letter to William Briggs, M.D
KDC384151 Handwriting and signature of Sir Isaac Newton from a letter to William Briggs, M.D. written from Trinity College, Cambridge, 20 June

In the Room, 1904. Artist: Edouard Vuillard
In the Room, 1904. Vuillard, Edouard-Jean (1868-1940). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

French satirical cartoon of Emile Zola
Vintage engraving of a French satirical cartoon of Emile Zola. A French novelist, playwright, journalist, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism

Letter from Queen Catherine of Aragon to her husband Henry VIII, 16th September 1513. Artist: Catherine of Aragon
Letter from Queen Catherine of Aragon to her husband Henry VIII, Woburn, 16th September 1513. Facsimile of a letter from Catherine of Aragon to Henry, then in France

Letter to the Lord Mayor of London, 17th December 1653. Artist: Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester
Letter to the Lord Mayor of London, 17th December 1653. The Council of State, 1653. Letter written from Whitehall to the Lord Mayor of London desiring him and the Alderman to be present

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley MP, 14th April 1782. Artist: Benjamin Franklin
Letter from Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley MP, 14th April 1782. Letter written from Passy when Franklin was Minister from the United States to France suggesting that

Letter from Napoleon Bonaparte to his brother Joseph, 25th July 1798. Artist: Napoleon Bonaparte I
Letter from Napoleon Bonaparte to his brother in Paris, 7 Thermidor (25th July 1798). Letter written from Cairo when in command of the French expedition to Egypt

Letter from Desiderius Erasmus to Nicholas Everaerts, 24th December 1525. Artist: Erasmus
Letter from Desiderius Erasmus to Nicholas Everaerts, 24th December 1525. Letter written in Latin from Basle by Erasmus to Dr Nicholas Everaerts, President of Holland

Elegy, written in a Country Churchyard, 18th December 1750. Artist: Thomas Gray
Elegy, written in a Country Churchyard, 18th December 1750. Copy, in Grays own hand, of his Elegy, enclosed in a letter written from Cambridge to Dr Thomas Wharton

Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England, 1555. Artist: Emperor Charles V
Letter from Emperor Charles V of Spain to Queen Mary of England, 1555. Letter in French from Charles V to Mary I, his daughter-in-law, expressing the desire to see his son King Philip, her husband

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Girl reading a letter, 1898. Creator: Christjern Schobius
Girl reading a letter, 1898

WW2 Birthday Card, Blue Pencil
A series of illustrations from a WW2 birthday greetings card, showing a line of dogs dressed as wartime General post Office workers delivering mail

Desk, Home of Renoir, Essoyes, Aube, France
Desk with letters and notebooks, in the bedroom of Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1841-1919, in his family home, restored and opened to the public in 2017, in Essoyes, in Champagne

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, archive of Ismay letters
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. A fascinating archive of letters from Wilton Oldham to Mrs Bower Ismay relating to research for his book The Ismay Line

Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, 1912, by Mappin and Webb, hallmarked London 1912, with fine model of Cody?s Flyer, Type No

RMS Titanic - letter from Carl Zeidler of Toronto, Canada
RMS Titanic - letter dated 6 May 1912 relating to the loss of a cable on the Titanic, from Carl Zeidler, an explorer in Toronto, to Messrs Houston Bros, Vicksburg, Missouri, USA. Date: 1912

RMS Olympic - document regarding blades
RMS Olympic - Harland & Wolff document relating to the brazing of turbine blades and the chipping and dressing of propeller blades, dated 6 February 1913. Date: 1913

RMS Lusitania - Archibald correspondence
RMS Lusitania - archive of correspondence relating to the sinking of the Lusitania. The letters date from 18 May 1915 and relate to a painting by Rubens, The Holy Family

Sir George Alexander and Irene Vanbrugh in play scene
Actors Sir George Alexander and Irene Vanbrugh in the letters scene from Pinero's play, His House in Order Date: 1906

Percy Venner Bradshaw, artist and owner of Art School
Percy Venner Bradshaw, artist and owner of the Press Art School, a correspondence course for drawing. Date: 1904

Geisha of the West District (colour woodblock print; oban)
5859862 Geisha of the West District (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 39.0 x 26.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Kitagawa Utamaro)

18th century Italian costume (oil on canvas)
885787 18th century Italian costume (oil on canvas) by Massani, Pompeo (1850-1920); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: by Pompeo Massani (1850-1920))

Letter to Man Ray, regarding the achievement of Facile, 1935 (pen & ink on paper)
474790 Letter to Man Ray, regarding the achievement of Facile, 1935 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letters, after 1916 (pen & ink on paper)
3576460 Letters, after 1916 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a set of 27 signed letters)

Letter, after 1916 (pen & ink on paper)
3576461 Letter, after 1916 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a set of 27 signed letters); Photo © Christie's Images

Souvenirs with Gala, 1913-18 (handwritten documents & b/w photos)
3576451 Souvenirs with Gala, 1913-18 (handwritten documents & b/w photos) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Signed letter to the poet's father, 1918 (pen & ink on paper, with post-marked envelope)
3576434 Signed letter to the poet's father, 1918 (pen & ink on paper, with post-marked envelope) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Proclamation by Napoleon III of France
3778971 Proclamation by Napoleon III of France -; (add.info.: Proclamation by Napoleon III of France, addressing the French army on 28 July 1870)

Airmail: PTT van and airmail aircraft, around 1955 (b/w photo)
7312009 Airmail: PTT van and airmail aircraft, around 1955 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Citroen postal van (La Poste, PTT)

Two women wearing headsets, working on telephone switchboard. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two women wearing headsets, working on telephone switchboard

Reading: detail, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7298999 Reading: detail, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Gamelin, Jacques (1738-1803); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; (add.info.: Reading)

Reading: detail, 18th century (oil on canvas)
7299001 Reading: detail, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Gamelin, Jacques (1738-1803); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; (add.info.: Reading)

people gambling at roulette or cards. c1884
3524161 people gambling at roulette or cards. c1884 by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); (add.info.: Illustrated travel correspondence from France, by Randolph Caldecott 1846-1886)

a local man with beret and umbrella c1882
3524157 a local man with beret and umbrella c1882 by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); (add.info.: Illustrated travel correspondence from Monaco, by Randolph Caldecott 1846-1886)

local French woman, in the south of France c1884
3524165 local French woman, in the south of France c1884 by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); (add.info.: Illustrated travel correspondence from Monaco, by Randolph Caldecott 1846-1886)

Illustration of French bathers in the sea off the coast in the South of France
3524155 Illustration of French bathers in the sea off the coast in the South of France. by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); (add.info)

gambler being urged to bet c. 1884 (drawing)
3524164 gambler being urged to bet c.1884 (drawing) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); (add.info.: Illustrated travel correspondence from France, by Randolph Caldecott 1846-1886)

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"Capturing the Essence of Correspondence: A Journey Through Time" In a world where instant messaging dominates, let us take a moment to appreciate the beauty and significance of correspondence. From handwritten letters to heartfelt greetings cards, these artifacts hold stories that transcend time. "The Letter" by Rex Whistler transports us back to the 20th century, reminding us of an era when words were carefully crafted on paper. It speaks volumes about the emotions conveyed through ink strokes and delicate penmanship. The old mailbox at Lincoln post office in Lincoln, New Mexico stands as a testament to countless exchanges between loved ones separated by distance. Each letter dropped within its metal embrace carried hopes, dreams, and connections waiting to be rekindled. Page 2 of Abigail Adams' letter to John Adams from 1776 showcases her eloquence in expressing her thoughts during a pivotal period in history. This ink-stained piece holds glimpses into their intimate conversations amidst revolutionary times. A WW2 greetings card sent by Corporal Joan Pearson reminds us of the power of connection even during times of conflict. These small tokens held immense value for soldiers far away from home, offering solace and support amidst chaos. John Hampden's letter to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill takes us back even further - all the way to 1642. The artist himself captures this historical moment with his own hand; it is both a personal account and an artistic masterpiece. Frederick Childe Hassam's "The Writing Desk" immerses us in 1915 America - an era marked by elegance and sophistication. This painting depicts not just a desk but also serves as a window into an entire culture built upon written communication. Arabella Stuart's letter to Countess Shrewsbury provides insight into aristocratic life during the late 16th-early 17th century. Frederick George Netherclift brings this exchange alive through his artistic interpretation, allowing us to glimpse into their world.