Gertrude Collection (#3)

The madness of Ophelia, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare
IL388131 The madness of Ophelia, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1915 (colour litho) by Simmonds, W. G

Hamlet: The Play Within a Play (II) (chromolitho)
735042 Hamlet: The Play Within a Play (II) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet: The Play Within a Play (II)

Queen Gertrude, illustration from Hamlet (colour litho)
3082591 Queen Gertrude, illustration from Hamlet (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lady Campbell, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Lady Campbell, 1858-61

Actress Miss Gertrude Elliott (1874-1950), later wife of Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson in the role of housemaid Peggy in Mice and Men. Date: 1902

The Light That Failed - Actress Miss Gertrude Elliott
The Light That Failed a play version of the novel by Rudyard Kipling (written by George Fleming) - Actress Miss Gertrude Elliott (1874-1950)

Gertrude Callam, as Rosina
Gertrude Callam, soprano, as Rosina in The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini Date: March 1927

SAINT GERTRUDE AND NUN
GERTRUDE DE NIVELLES A nun kneels before her, knowing that this will make her more perfect and more holy. Date: 626 - 659

Gertrude Bell in Iraq
Gertrude Bell, English traveller, picnicking with King Faisal of Iraq (seated, second right) in 1922. Date: 1922

Gertrude Ederle receiving advice from her trainer Jabez Wolff, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Gertrude Ederle receiving advice from her trainer Jabez Wolff, 1926, (1935). Miss Gertrude Ederle [1905-2003], the young American swimmer

The yawl Gertrude sailing close-hauled. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Gertrude sailing close-hauled

Suffragettes capture The Monument, London
Crowds gathered to witness the capture of the Monument by two suffragettes, Miss Ethel Spark and Mrs Gertrude Shaw - 18th April, 1913

Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence in a scene from Private Lives, New York, USA, 1931. English actors Sir Noe l Peirce Coward (1899-1973), Gertrude Lawrence (1898-1952) starred in the play

Gertrude Elizabeth Blood, Lady Colin Campbell (1857-1911), journalist and socialite, 1893. Artist: W&D Downey
Gertrude Elizabeth Blood, Lady Colin Campbell (1857-1911), journalist and socialite, 1893. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, fourth series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne)

Gertude Elliott and Johnston Forbes-Robertson in The Merchant of Venice, early 20th century. Elliott (1874-1950) and Robertson (1853-1937) are playing the parts of Portia and Shylock respectively

Gertrude Elliott (1874-1950), American actress, 1908. Artist: Lizzie Caswall Smith
Gertrude Elliott (1874-1950), American actress, 1908

The Tomb of Gertrude Jekyll by Lutyens with her fork
A close-up The tomb of Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) designed by Edwin Lutyens in the Churchyard of St John the Baptist Church at Busbridge near Godalming, Surrey

Christmas cheque from the Santa Claus Banking Co, Merry Lane Branch, sending ten thousand kind greetings from N A Aplin to Miss Gerty Doggett. Date: 1891

Group containing King Faisal I and Fahad Beg

Gertrude Bell with Haji Naji in his garden
Gertrude Bell (1868-1926) with Haji Naji (Iraqi farmer and friend of Bell s) in his garden

Judi Dench as Ophelia and Coral Browne as Gertrude
Dame Judi Denchs professional stage debut as Ophelia with Coral Browne as Gertrude in Hamlet, produced by the London Old Vic Company. Date: 1957

Gertrude Charles O Malley Triptych Gertrude Kasebier
Gertrude and Charles O Malley: A Triptych; Gertrude Kasebier (American, 1852 - 1934); Newport, Rhode Island, United States; summer 1903; Platinum print; 18.7 x 14.9 cm (7 3, 8 x 5 7, 8 in.)

Gertrude Kingston, 1862

Gertrude Lawrence (1898 - 1952), (Alexandre Dagmar Lawrence-Klasen) British actress in films and musicals

Autumnal Borders at Munstead Wood (Grade I listed), the home of influential British horticulturist, garden designer, artist and writer Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932)

Certificate presented by The Overseas Club - Empire Day 1916
WW1 - Home Front - Certificate presented by The Overseas Club (now ROSL, the Royal Over-seas League) on Empire Day 1916 to Gertrude Knight

Ramadi - the Standard of the Dulaim

Gertrude Bell aged 8 with her brother Maurice
Gertrude Bell (1868-1926) aged 8 with her brother Maurice in 1876. Date: 1876

Gertrude Bells House in Baghdad, Iraq

Gertrude Bells map of her journey to Hayil

Gertrude Bell with her Father, Sir Hugh Bell
Gertrude Bell (1868-1926) with her Father, Sir Hugh Bell (1844-1931). Date: circa 1875

Mrs Harry Payne Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (January 9, 1875 April 18, 1942), American sculptor, art patron and collector, and founder in 1931 of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City

CHARGING THUNDER (1877-1929). Blackfoot Sioux and performer in Buffalo Bills Wild West Show. Photograph by Gertrude Ksebier, c1900

VILLA STEIN, 1927. Interior of Villa Stein, home of Michael and Sarah Stein (brother and sister-in-law of Gertrude Stein), designed by Le Corbusier, in Garches, France. Photograph, c1927

FASHION: WOMEN, 1906. Study of the Gerson sisters wearing Crinoline ball gowns. Photograph by Gertrude Kasebier, 1906

SIOUX CHIEF, c1900. Chief Lone Bear, an Oglala Sioux Native American from Buffalo Bills Wild West Show, wearing a breastplate and war bonnet, and holding a bow and arrow

SIOUX NATIVE AMERICAN, c1900. Joe Black Fox, a Sioux Native American from Buffalo Bills Wild West Show. Photographed by Gertrude Käsebier, c1900

Gertrude Moran, American tennis player known as Gorgeous Gussie by Wimbledon fans, due in part to the frilly pants designed by Teddy Tinling she wore in 1949

Saint John the Baptist and Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, 1480. Artist: Master of St. Gudule (active End of 15th cen. )
Saint John the Baptist and Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, 1480. From a private collection

Gertrude Jekylls Garden fork and lawn shears placed on an old mill grindstone at Munstead Wood (Grade I listed), the home of influential British horticulturist, garden designer

Front cover of London Life featuring Gertrude Olmstead, 1925
Front cover of London Life featuring film star Gertrude Olmstead, 1925 Date: 1925

Clothes and the Woman by George Paston. The reverse of a four page flyer which also includes the production of Me and My Diary by Gertrude Jennings

The Edge O Beyond by Roy Horniman and Ruby Miller
The Edge O Beyond by Roy Horniman (18721930) and Ruby Miller (14 July 1889 - 2 April 1976), from the novel by Gertrude Page (1872 - 1922) written in 1908

Miss Gertrude Elliott - American actress
Miss Gertrude Elliott (1874-1950) - American Edwardian Stage Actress - known in the USA as Gertrude Dermott Date: 1903

Girls Friendly Society (GFS) Lodge, Ealing, Middlesex
Residents in the garden of the GFS Lodge at Ealing, Middlesex / West London. A croquet set can be seen. The seated women in the hat is Gertrude Marye Barnard, founder of the Ealing branch. Date: 1913

Gertrude Lawrence appearing in Rats at the Vaudeville Theatr
A portrait of Gertrude Lawrence appearing in Rats at the Vaudeville Theatre, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Dancing at Theatres - Gertrude Lawrence and Robert Hobbs in Rats at the Vaudeville Theatre and Mariamna Karelina, A Russian danseuse in Battling Butler at the Adelhi Theatre, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Gertrude Atherton, American author
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (1857-1948), American author of novels, short stories, essays and articles. circa 1900

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Gertrude, a name that resonates with history and creativity. From Gertrude Bell, the trailblazing explorer and writer who lived from 1868 to 1926, to Gertrude Stein, the influential American writer of the early 20th century. Each Gertrude leaves an indelible mark on their respective fields. In a photograph captured around 1915, we catch a glimpse into the world Stein. Inside her studio at 27 Rue de Fleurus in Paris, one can only imagine the creative energy that flowed within those walls. But there's more to this story than just famous namesakes. A Whitbread Pale Ale advertisement reminds us of simpler times when enjoying a refreshing drink was enough to bring joy. Meanwhile, Mata Hari and Walery Paris transport us back to an era shrouded in mystery and intrigue. These glimpses into history remind us of how far society has come since then. Yet amidst all these historical references lies another intriguing figure - Gertrude Lawrence. Known for her talent as an actress and singer, she captivated audiences with her performances both on stage and screen. And let's not forget about Gertrude Bell herself - exploring Iraq through picnics or capturing moments frozen in time at just age 26. Her adventurous spirit knew no bounds as she ventured into uncharted territories. As we piece together these fragments from different eras - advertisements for Humber saloons or Molyneux fashion sketches featuring Gertrude Lawrence - we are reminded of the rich tapestry that is human history. So here's to all the remarkable women named Gertrude who have left their mark on our collective memory. Their stories continue to inspire generations after them, reminding us that greatness knows no boundaries when passion meets determination.