Divorce Collection (page 5)

DIVORCE COURT 1900
A trial in the Divorce Court, London : cross-examining a witness Date: 1900

A CAUSE CELEBRE a scandalous divorce in fashionable society Date: 1909

Duchess of Gloucesters penance
Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester (1400-1452). Having consulted astrologers to divine the future, they predicted that Henry VI would suffer a life-threatening illness

Opinions on The Divorce Bill!!, June 2, 1800. June 2, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Opinions on The Divorce Bill!!, June 2, 1800

The Divorce of Josephine, 1846, (mid 19th century). Creator: FranSois de Meersman
The Divorce of Josephine, 1846, (mid 19th century). The French Emperor Napoleon divorced his wife Josephine in 1810 as she had not produced a male heir

Alderman Sir Matthew Wood and King George IV
The Modern Belshazzers Feast; Alderman Sir Matthew Wood presents an envelope marked the Queens letter to the Prince Regents dinner table which falls into disarray

Jewish Divorce. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)
Jewish Divorce. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The trial of Queen Catherine, 1529 (1905). Catherine of Aragon pleading her case against divorce from King Henry VIII. From Cassells History of England, Vol

The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 1441 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The Duchess of Gloucester does penance, 1864. Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester (nee Cobham; c1400 - 7 July 1452), was a mistress and the second wife of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester

Margaret, Queen of Scots, wife of James IV of Scots, 1912. Artist: Edmund Thomas Parris
Margaret, Queen of Scots, wife of James IV of Scots, 1912. Margaret Tudor (1489-1541) was Queen of Scots from 1503 until 1513 as the wife of King James IV of Scotland (1473-1513)

Bull of Pope Clement VII. Against Henry VIIIs Divorce, 1530, (1903). From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales (Diana Frances; nee Spencer; 1961-1997), 2013. Diana, Princess of Wales, as she became known after her 1996 divorce

The Ceremony of a Divorce, as practised by the natives of Canada, in North America, c1760. Engraved for Portlocks New Collection of Voyages and Travels

Nora (A Dolls House) by Henrik Ibsen, c1900. Act 3: Nora tells Helmer she wants to leave him. He leaps up and asks: What? What are you saying? From a series of Famous Tragedies

Divorce, vintage French postcard, c1900

Matrimonial nightmare, 1819-1823. Artist: Francisco Goya
Matrimonial nightmare, 1819-1823. Plate 7 of Proverbs, published in 1864. The series also known as disparates (absurdities) or suenos (dreams)

Margaret Whigham, Duchess of Argyle
Margaret Whigham (1912-1993), British society figure, debutante of the year in 1930. Later Mrs Charles Sweeney, after marrying an American golfer and then Duchess of Argyll

Scene In An English Divorce Court, 1780. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Argyll Divorce - February 1963 Duke of Argyll seen arriving at the law courts

Argyll Divorce - May 1963 The Duke of Argyll seen here outside the Law Courts

The Duchess of Argyll at the door of the Caledonian Hotel Argyll Divorce

Constance Talmadge and Captain Alastair Mackintosh, 1926
Actress Constance Talmadge(1898-1973) with her husband Captain Alastair Mackintosh. This picture accompanied the revelation that they were seeking a divorce

Through The Divorce Court by Max Goldberg
Promotional postcard for Through The Divorce Court by Max Goldberg. First produced as Divorce at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, 5th May 1902. For Henry Chattell & Jack Dentons Company. Date: 1902

Who People Are Dating - Suzy Kendall and Dudley Moore
The English actor, comedian, jazz pianist and composer, Dudley Stuart John Moore (19 April 1935 27 March 2002) with model-turned-actress Suzy Kendall (born Frieda Harrison 1 January 1944)

EQUAL RIGHTS ADVOCATE, c1919. Lillian Kerr, an advocate for alimony for men and pensions for fathers in divorce cases in which the woman has the larger income. Photograph, c1919

An Emperors Divorce starring Ronald Bayne & Evelyn Hope
An Emperors Divorce. The figures of Napoleon and a repining Josephine suggest that this is a version of A Royal Divorce. The message written on the reverse of the card is from Ronald Bayne

Divorce. by Ballarin, 1877
Divorce. Engraving by Ballarin, 1877. Colored

The Divorce judge (El Juez de los divorcios). Short farce by
Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). Spanish writer. Short farce The Divorce judge (El Juez de los divorcios). Engraving. 1868. Private collection

El Juez de los Divorcios. Short farce by Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). Spanish writer. Short farce The Divorce judge (El Juez de los divorcios). Engraving. 1868. Private collection

John Bell, Bishop
JOHN BELL Bishop of Worcester, in his episcopal robes. An active churchman in Henry VIIIs service, involved in the controversies of the divorce. Date: ? - 1556

Trial of Aragon 1528
The trial of the marriage between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, which ends in divorce. Date: 1528

Native Canadians Separat
The Ceremony of a DIVORCE, as practised by the natives of CANADA, in North America over a symbolic fire : it seems that she keeps the girls, he the boys Date: circa 1730

Husband Threatens
A husband reminds his wife that divorce is now much easier than it used to be - so none of your violence ! Date: 1858

Photo of Mr & Mrs J J Astor in the Tatler
Black and white photo of Mr and Mrs J J Astor under the heading Matters American in the Tatler of 17th November 1909. Mrs Astor had just been granted a divorce in a hearing which lasted only three

Royal Divorce by W G Wills
Cover of promotional literature for A Royal Divorce by W. G. Wills. First produced at the Avenue Theatre, Sunderland, 1st May and Olympic Theatre, 10th September 1891

A Butterfly on the Wheel by Edward G. Hemmerde and F Neilson
Promotional postcard showing the Great Divorce Court Scene from A Butterfly on the Wheel by Edward Hemmerde and F Neilson. Date: circa 1915

Divorce ceremony between natives of Canada.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Mrs Ernest A. Simpson
Mrs Ernest A. (Wallis) Simpson. She had recently obtained a divorce, and her name was increasingly being connected with King Edward VIII

Reno, Nevada, USA, divorce capital -- a woman joyfully throws her wedding ring into the Truckee River on the day her decree is granted. Date: 1942

The Hon J and Mrs Freeman-Mitford
John Power Bertram Ogilvy Freeman-Mitford, later 4th Baron Redesdale (18851963), seen here with his bride, formerly Fraulein Marie Ann von Friedlander-Fuld, daughter of a wealthy German coal owner

Melchior Rinck
MELCHIOR RINCK German classical scholar and humanist, religious extremist associated with anabaptists, protagonist of a controversial divorce case. Date: 1473? - 1530S+

Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) in the Danube Delta, a UNESCO world heritage and Ramsar site. Pair sitting on branches of a willow tree. Europe, Romania

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The Divorce Court, 1870

Characters in the new piece now poforming at the Theatre Royal Cotten Garden 1820, 16 vignettes regarding the collection of evidence

A Certain Personage in the Character of a Fool as he perform d it at Whitchurch & elsewhere
XJF909331 A Certain Personage in the Character of a Fool as he perform d it at Whitchurch & elsewhere, 1770 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mathilde Maute de Fleurville (b / w photo)
XJF438422 Mathilde Maute de Fleurville (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Necessitas Non Habet Leges, or the Nauseous Pill, 1823 (hand-coloured engraving)
XCF306879 Necessitas Non Habet Leges, or the Nauseous Pill, 1823 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Kremlin in commotion or the Grand Lama sick of the horn cholic, 1820, King George IV fallen to the floor, he clutches his stomach, near him are a Plan for Divorce, a decanter and cup

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"Divorce: A Historical Journey Through Heartbreak and Change" In the annals of history, it has been a topic that transcends time and culture. From the political maneuverings of Thomas Cromwell, an English statesman who played a pivotal role in Henry VIII's quest for marital freedom, to Eleanor embarking on Crusades while her husband was left behind, it has shaped destinies. One cannot ignore the infamous Catherine of Aragon and her battle against divorce from King Henry VIII. This struggle not only altered England's religious landscape but also paved the way for future generations to question societal norms. Even caricatures like Archdeacon Dunbar, an Anglican clergyman depicted with humor and satire, remind us that divorce is not just a legal process but one that affects individuals deeply. The Duke of Argyll seeking solace in his solicitor at law courts highlights how even those in positions of power can find themselves entangled in the complexities of separation. Empress Josephine's illustration from "Little Journeys to the Homes" serves as a reminder that divorce knows no boundaries or social status. It touches lives across continents and throughout history. Amidst this turmoil lies an alternate interior – a space where shattered dreams reside alongside newfound independence. The sad rose symbolizes love lost but also hints at new beginnings waiting to bloom amidst adversity. Photographs capturing street scenes in Reno, United States – known as "the Divorce Capital" – showcase how society adapts to changing attitudes towards marriage dissolution over time. Historical artifacts such as ceremonial bedheads made for royal marriages exemplify how divorces were once rare occurrences reserved for monarchs alone. Contrastingly, paintings like "The Marriage of Convenience" depict more common experiences faced by everyday people navigating complex relationships. Through it all stands Catherine of Aragon herself - immortalized by William Shakespeare - reminding us that even centuries later, her story continues to resonate with those who question the boundaries of love and commitment.