Divorce Collection (page 6)

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

Series Les Divorceuses, plate 1, illustration from Le Charivari
XIR287232 Series Les Divorceuses, plate 1, illustration from Le Charivari, 4th August 1848 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

2654834; out of copyright

The first trial of Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536) in 1529 (engraving)
KW211580 The first trial of Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536) in 1529 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: first wife of Henry VIII; ); Ken Welsh; English

The Weak and the Oppressed, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
XIR206985 The Weak and the Oppressed, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); 105x83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Veuve et les Orphelins; ); French, out of copyright

The Empress Josephine (1763-1814) from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833
KW200780 The Empress Josephine (1763-1814) from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon on the separation between the Netherlands and Belgium, 1830, William Heath, Thomas McLean, 1830

Frances, Countess Howard
BAL122613 Frances, Countess Howard by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); Private Collection; (add.info.: married Robert Devereux 3rd Earl of Essex (1591-1646); divorced him and married Robert Carr

The Broken Contract (oil on canvas)
XIR175186 The Broken Contract (oil on canvas) by Jeaurat, Etienne (1699-1769) (studio of); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Blois, France; French, out of copyright

NAPOLEON AND JOSEPHINE. Napoleon announces to Josephine the scheduled day for signing the divorce papers, 1809

PARKER: DIVORCE, 1920. Our Great American Sport. Page from Vanity Fair magazine, January 1920, commenting on the rising divorce rate in the United States

THE SECOND MARRIAGE, 1866. Arthur! Arthur! Take me from this! Help me! Love me now! Illustration from the serial American story, The Second Marriage, published in Chimney Corner magazine, 1866

The suitors of a much-divorced woman studying the matrimonial tree displayed on the back of her gown
DIVORCED WOMAN, 1879. The suitors of a much-divorced woman studying the matrimonial tree displayed on the back of her gown. Detail of an American lithograph cartoon from Puck, 1879

Royalty in a Rage or Family Quarrels Robert Cruikshank, July 1820. George IV angry with his brothers Frederick and William, unwilling to support him in his divorce proceedings against Queen Caroline

Charles Wentworth Dilke, second Baronet (1843-1911) English politician and author. His political career was blocked because he was a co-respondent in a divorce suit (1885-1886)

Thomas Wolsey (1475ja-1530) English statesman and churchman. Archbishop of York. Appointed Cardinal by the Pope in 1515, and Lord Chancellor of England by Henry VIII on Christmas Eve the same year

AP (Alan Patrick) Herbert (1890-1971) British writer, humourist and politician. Member of Parliament for Oxford University (1935-1950)

Characters In The New Piece Now Poforming At The Theatre Royal Cotten Garden 1820, 16 Vignettes Regarding The Collection Of Evidence

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

Mexico, Guanajuato. Eggs divorciado (divorced) as served in a downtown restaurant of Guanajuato, a UNESCO World Heritage site

NATIVE AMERICANS: DIVORCE CEREMONY. The ceremony of a divorce, as practiced by the natives of Canada, in North America. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

An international high noon divorce. Illustration shows the circus-like atmosphere of the divorce proceedings of Anna Gould, holding a handful of indictment against her husband

Divorce the lesser evil. Illustration shows, on the left, a husband and wife, wrapped in chains with a large padlock labeled Unhappy Marriage

A divorce cure from the French of Sardou by Harry Saint Maur. Date c1897

Emily Bancker in A divorce cure from the French of Sardou by Harry Saint Maur. Date c1897

Keno in Reno
Divorce City makes gambling legal! The popular game of KENO being played in a gambling house in Reno, Nevada, U.S.A. Date: 1930s

SOCIETY CARTOON, c1905. The Lid Is Off Again. The opening of a new social season satirized as a Pandoras Box of vice in an American cartoon, c1905, by Samuel Ehrhart

Royal marriages dissolved
King Faruk of Egypt(1920-1965) pictured here with his wife Queen Farida(1921-1988), and the Shah of Iran and his wife Empress Fawzia(eldest sister of King Faruk)

Wallis Simpson in 1927
Mrs Ernest Simpson (Bessie Wallis Warfield Simpson), pictured in 1927 when wife of Commander Earl Wingfield Spencer of the US Navy, shortly before her divorce

Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg
Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg (1876-1936) in 1909 with her children by her second husband, Grand Prince Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia; Maria (standing) and Kira

Roman Couple Separate
A Roman couple separate

Happy Divorcee
Amoureuse - shes worried Fiancee - shes hopeful Mariee - shes dubious Divorcee - shes happy !

London Divorce Court
the Divorce Court, London

Customs / Divorce 1900
A trial in the Divorce Court, London : cross-examining a witness

Prince of Wales at Nairobi station
The Prince of Wales in his safari kit. The Prince returned early from an African trip, when he received news of King George Vs illness in 1928. Edward, born in 1894, was Georges eldest son

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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.