Emma Collection (#9)

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

Wildgoose family of swimmers
A family of swimmers, all in their swimming costumes: T Wildgoose, ex-1000 yards champion, with Emma (3), Alice (15 months) and Dick (4). Date: 1910s

Sir William Hamilton
SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON diplomat and antiquary, notably in Italy : widely known for his marriage to Emma, but a serious scholar in his own right Date: 1730 - 1803

Massenet & his Heroines
JULES MASSENET with singers who have sung his leading roles - Emma Calve at top left, Lina Cavalieri standing on the piano, Mary Garden standing in foreground Date: 1842 - 1912

1839 Darwins London Home reconstruction
Reconstruction of what Darwins home at 12 Upper Gower Street, London (later 110 Gower Street) would have looked like today if it had not been destroyed in WWII during the Blitz

THE PEASANT GIRL, 1915. Emma Trentini and Clifton Crawford in Rudolf Frilms musical The Peasant Girl, 1915

COUPLE IN DOORWAY. Man and woman at a doorway to a porch. Photograph by Emma Justine Farnsworth, late 19th or early 20th century

VIVIEN LEIGH (1913-1967). English actress. As Emma Hamilton in a scene from the 1942 film, That Hamilton Woman

Rosa Emma Wright, a tea rose of the Rosaceae family. Seen here in close-up with bright orange flowers, some open and some in bud

Theatre, Irene Browne, Nerman
Irene Browne, in No, No, Nanette, and Emma Haig and George Gee, in, most probably a 1927 production of The Girl Friend

Mrs Thomas Hardy
Emma Gifford, first wife of Thomas Hardy. She died in 1912, inspiring Hardy to write some of his most moving love poems

Portrait of Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton
This is a portrait of Emma Hart, later to become Lady Hamilton and mistress of Admiral Nelson. She is seen here walking on Adelphi Terrace

Margot Asquith (1864-1945)
Photographic portrait of Margot (Emma Alice Margaret) Asquith (1864-1945), the Scottish society figure and wife of H.H. Asquith, picture date unknown

Margot Asquith, 1905
Photographic portrait of Margot (Emma Alice Margaret) Asquith (1864-1945), the Scottish society figure and wife of H.H. Asquith, pictured in 1905

Einhard and Emma
A romantic legend tells how Charlemagnes secretary Einhard, secretly courting Emma, fearful of being traced by his footprints, is carried by her after their trysts

Nurses decorated with the Royal Red Cross
Nurses, from left, Sister Edith King, Sister Louisa Mackay and Sister Emma Durham were awarded the Royal Red Cross, by Queen Victoria for their exceptional service in the nursing profession

Calve as Carmen 1893
Emma Calve as Carmen at Covent Garden, London

Sister Emma Durham, nurse in Africa and elsewhere

Flaubert / Emma / L heureux
Emma & Monsieur L Heureux, the pedlar

Emma Hamilton / Sherrard
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in an unkind depiction, parodying one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Cassandra
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, depicted as Cassandra

Emma Hamilton / Oval Mini
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson

Emma Hamilton / Lawrence
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 5
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 3
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 10
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 11
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 8
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 9
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Albani / Cig Card
Marie Louise Cecile Emma Albani Canadian Singer

GB SHAW / ILZ 1926
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Irish playwright and critic with Emma Gramatica, her dog Michele, and the sculptor Paolo Troubetzkoi in 1926

Writing / Examples / Nelson
HORATIO, LORD NELSON Part of a letter from the English naval officer to Emma, Lady Hamilton, dated 19 and 20 October 1805, before the Battle of Trafalgar

Emma, Lady Hamilton / Read
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson

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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.