Emma Collection (#8)

LYRE PLAYER, c1873. To a Greek Girl. A young woman in a classical Greek gown, playing a lyre. Photographed by Emma Justine Farnsworth, c1873

EMMA CALVE (c1858-1942). French operatic soprano. Photographed in the role of Carmen, c1893

LAZARUS: THE NEW COLOSSUS. Autograph manuscript, 1883, of The New Colossus, a sonnet by American poet Emma Lazarus, the final lines of which were inscribed in 1903 on a bronze plaque that was mounted

JULIANA (1909-2004). Juliana Louise Emma Marie Wilhelmina. Queen of the Netherlands, 1948-1980. Photographed as a baby, c1910

QUEEN EMMA KALELEONALANI (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands; consort of King Kamehameha IV

SARAH EMMA EDMONDS (1841-1898). Canadian-American nurse, soldier, and spy. Disguised as a Union soldier during the Civil War. Engraving, c1865

EMMA OF WALDECK AND PYRMONT (1858-1934). Queen consort to William III, King of the Netherlands. Queen regent, 1890-1898 and Queen Mother, 1890-1934. Photo postcard, c1900

EMMA GOLDMAN (1869-1940). American (Lithuanian-born) anarchist. Photographed c1906

EMMA GOLDMAN (1869-1940). Handbill advertising a lecture series by American anarchist Emma Goldman, in Portland, Oregon, 1919

EMMA EAMES (1867-1952). American opera singer. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1891

EMMA OF HAWAII (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands; consort of King Kamehameha IV. Original carte-de-visite photograph

MADAME ALBANI (1852-1930). Stage name of Emma Lajeunesse. Canadian operatic singer. Madame Albani giving toys to sick children at the Jenney Lind Infirmary, Norwich, England

STATUE OF LIBERTY GROUP. Principals in the creation of the Statue of Liberty. Top row, from left: Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor; his mother, Charlotte, face model; his wife

EMMA WEDGWOOD DARWIN (1808-1896). Wife of Charles Robert Darwin

AUSTEN: EMMA. He stopped to look the question. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1896 edition of Jane Austens Emma, first published in 1815

AUSTEN: EMMA. Deedily occupied about her spectacles. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1896 edition of Jane Austens Emma, first published in 1815

AUSTEN: EMMA. Emma was not sorry to have such an opportunity of survey. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1896 edition of Jane Austens Emma, first published in 1815

CANUTE I (c995-1035). King of England (1016-35), of Denmark (1019-35), and of Norway (1028-35). King Canute is crowned by an angel

Japanese Buddhist deity who judges the souls of the dead. Derived from the Sanskrit Yama. Line drawing
BUDDHISM: EMMA. Japanese Buddhist deity who judges the souls of the dead. Derived from the Sanskrit Yama. Line drawing

Jane Austen (1775-1817) c1810, 1902. English novelist remembered for her six great novels Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Persuasion, and Northanger Abbey

Emma Lady Hamilton (c1765-1851) mistress of Horatio Nelson. Chromolithograph after portrait by George Romney

San Diago, Native American, head-and-shoulders portrait, 1905. Photograph by the Gerhard Sisters, Mamie and Emma

Jane Austen (1775-1817) English novelist remembered for her six great novels Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Persuasion, and Northanger Abbey. Engraving

Emma, Lady Hamilton (c1765-1851) wife of Sir William Hamilton, mistress of Horatio Nelson. Here as Sensibility (sensitive plant growing in urn), one of the Attitudes she performed as tableaux

Pretty Baa-Lambs, 1851-1859. Ford Madox Brown (1821-1893) British painter. Painted outside on Clapham Common, near London. His second wife Emma and their daughter Cathy posed as the mother and child

A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties Of Ye Antique, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london] : H. Humphrey, 1801, An Elderly Sir William Hamilton Inspecting His Antiquities

Robin Goodfellow
robin Goodfellow, The New Play At The Garrick Theatre: 1. Valentine Barbrook (mr. John Hare): " there, And You Will Be Silent Then." 2. Grace Barbrook (miss K. Rorke) And Hugh Rokeby (mr)

Design for book cover, Our Little Nan by Emma Leslie. Gouache on heavy paper. Blackie & Son Limited - Silver Studio 1896

Letter written by Charles Darwin to Emma
Part 1 of 3: see also 14143 and 14144

(1863-1947). American educator. Photographed while president of Mount Holyoke College
MARY EMMA WOOLLEY (1863-1947). American educator. Photographed while president of Mount Holyoke College

EMMA DARWIN (1808-1896). Emma Wedgwood Darwin. Wife of Charles Robert Darwin. Wood engraving, 1896

EMMA (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands; consort of King Kamehameha IV. Wood engraving, American, 1873

ALEXIS SOYER (1809-1858). French cook. Stipple engraving after a painting by his wife, Elizabeth Emma (n)
ALEXIS SOYER (1809-1858). French cook. Stipple engraving after a painting by his wife, Elizabeth Emma (n

EMMA CECILIA THURSBY (1854-1931). American singer and educator. Wood engraving, 1881

EMMA WIXON NEVADA (1859-1940). American singer. Wood engraving after a photograph by Napoleon Sarony, 1884

EMMA LAZARUS (1849-1887). American poet and essayist: wood engraving, 1888

EMMA EAMES (1867-1952). American opera singer. Wood engraving, 1891

EMMA OF HAWAII (1836-1885). Queen of the Hawaiian Islands and consort of King Kamehameha IV. Wood engraving, 1866

EMMA OF NORMANDY (d. 1052). Queen of Aethelred the Unready. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

EMMA WILLARD (1787-1870). Nee Hart. American educator. Mezzotint, 1859, by John Sartain

MADAME ALBANI (1852-1930). Stage name of Emma Lajeunesse. Canadian operatic singer. Wood engraving, English, 1872

EMMA ABBOTT (1849-1891). American operatic singer. Wood engraving, American, 1891

EMMA WILLARD (1787-1870). American educator. Wood engraving, American, 1870

EMMA WILLARD (1878-1870). American educator. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

Mrs. Emma Willards chronographer of ancient history, Troy, New York 1851. Print showing an ionic temple with the columns, floor, and ceiling labeled with events in history beginning

Famous trotter Police Gazette Formerly Emma B: the property of Richard K. Fox : Proprietor of the Police Gazette of New York. Date c1882

Miss Emma Bunting. Date c1903

Birth Register 1760S
The church register at Neston, the Wirral, Merseyside, England, recording the birth of Emy Lyon in 1761. Emy grew up to be no other than Lady Emma Hamilton. 1760s

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"Emma: A Multifaceted Tale of Europe's Charms and Intrigue" Step into the enchanting world of Emma, where the United Kingdom unfolds its captivating stories. From the historic streets of England to the prestigious Cambridge University, this name echoes with tales that span centuries. In Jane Austen's timeless novel "Emma, " we meet a spirited young woman navigating through love and society in 19th-century England. Her wit and charm captivate readers as she explores her own desires amidst societal expectations. But there is more to Emma than just Austen's creation. Meet Emma de Burgh, the tattooed lady who defied conventions in 1897, challenging societal norms with her unique artistry etched on her skin. Another intriguing figure associated with this name is Cora Pearl, a renowned courtesan who mesmerized Parisian high society during the Victorian era. Her allure and scandalous reputation continue to fascinate even today. Imagine stepping into Thomas Hardy's drawing room at Max Gate, his home in Dorchester. The very place where he penned his masterpieces like "Tess of the d'Urbervilles. " In this setting, one can almost feel Hardy's presence as he crafted intricate characters like Emma Hamilton or Lady Hamilton as portrayed by George Romney - both embodying beauty and grace in their respective eras. Beyond literature and art lies history itself. HMS Queen Emma played a vital role before D-Day during World War II when it served as an essential transport vessel for troops preparing for battle across Europe. The works of William Holman Hunt also shed light on different facets of life connected to our protagonist. His painting "The Hireling Shepherd" from 1851 depicts pastoral scenes reminiscent of simpler times but raises questions about loyalty and responsibility that resonate even today. As we delve deeper into these diverse associations with 'Emma, ' we cannot overlook its connection to Thomas Hardy himself – an English novelist and poet who left an indelible mark on literature.