Grandfather Collection (#9)

Edward VII, George V and the Prince of Wales, 1935
Edward VII, George V and the Prince of Wales, c1900s (1935). From A Concise History of the World, introduction by Sir John AR Marriott (Associated Newspapers Ltd, 1935)

Christening of the first child of Mary, Princess Royal, Goldsborough, Yorkshire, 1923 (1935)
Christening of the first child of Mary, Princess Royal, Goldsborough, Yorkshire, 25 March 1923 (1935). The group includes Queen Mary, holding her first grandchild

The Season of Rest, Old Age, 1868. Artist: Currier and Ives
The Season of Rest, Old Age, 1868. The four seasons of life

Bransby Williams (1870-1961), British actor, early 20th century. Artist: Ralph Dunn & Co
Bransby Williams (1870-1961), British actor, early 20th century. Williams is seen here in the role of Grandfather from The Old Curiosity Shop

King Edward, the Kaiser, Queen Alexandra and King George, c1903 (1935)
King Edward, the Kaiser, Queen Alexandra and Prince George, (c1903) 1935. The royal children are the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, the Duke of Gloucester, holding his fathers hand

A Fix, Black to Move, 19th century. Artist: Cheltnam
A Fix, Black to Move, 19th century

Members of the Royal Family, Balmoral, Scotland, 1902. Prince Albert, later King George VI (right), Princes Edward and Henry, and Princess Mary with their grandfather, Edward VII

Grandfathers Birthday, 1866. Artist: Isabey, Louis Gabriel Eugene (1803-1886)
Grandfathers Birthday, 1866. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his son-in-law and granddaughter, Russia, c1905-c1906. Artist: Sophia Tolstaya
Russian author Leo Tolstoy with his son-in-law and granddaughter, Russia, c1905-c1906. Mikhail Sukhotin married Tolstoys (1828-1910) eldest daughter Tatyana (1864-1950) in 1899

The family of Russian author Leo Tolstoy, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Scherer Nabholz & Co
The family of Russian author Leo Tolstoy, late 19th or early 20th century. Tolstoy (1828-1910) is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists

Scenes from the life of Joseph, c1310-1320. Joseph bringing his two sons to his father for a blessing, and below, Joseph leading his mother and father into Canaan

Among the miners, the resumption of work, 1902
Among the minors, the resumption of work, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th November 1902

First communicant, 1894. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
First communicant, 1894. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th April 1894

The First Laurels, 1891. Artist: Henri Cain
The First Laurels, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 5th May 1891

Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Elizabeth I, 16th century, (1896). A set of four miniatures from the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, showing members of the Tudor dynasty: Henry VII (top)

The Hatch Family, 1870-1871. Artist: Eastman Johnson
The Hatch Family, 1870-1871. Found in the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Christmas, c1881-1927. Artist: Jozsef Rippl-Ronai
Christmas, c1881-1927

Portrait of Hilaire de Gas, grandfather of the artist, 1857. Artist: Edgar Degas
Portrait of Hilaire de Gas, grandfather of the artist, 1857. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Old Man Playing with Child, 1635-1640. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Old Man Playing with Child, 1635-1640. From the British Museum, London

Coal mining: sending baskets (corves) of coal to the surface of a mine, 1852. From The Wonders of Home by Grandfather Grey. (London, 1852)

Atsina crazy dance-[A dancer kisses the grandfather], c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Atsina crazy dance-[A dancer kisses the grandfather], c1908

Grandfather Clock C1900
A grandfather clock. Date: circa 1900

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace
The Queen and Prince Philip in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, taken on the eve of their departure to North America. The Queen wears a shimmering gown of white tulle embroidered in silver

Album of the Siege of Paris, a cellar (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper)
XIR414935 Album of the Siege of Paris, a cellar (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 16.9x23.1 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

ABRAHAM EINSTEIN (1808-1868). Paternal grandfather of American (German-born) theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein

Princess Elizabeth in Pram
Princess Elizabeth in a pram. The future Queen Elizabeth II in a pram pushed by her nanny Clara Knight and accompanied by her grandfather, King George V

Lord Spencer
Albert Edward John Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer (23 May 1892 9 June 1975), known formally as The Hon Albert Spencer until 1910 and from then until 1922 as Viscount Althorp

Winston Churchill with grandson Julian Sandys
Winston Churchill greeting his grandson Julian Sandys (son of Diana Churchill). circa 1940s

Alexander Roslin Princess Natalia Alexiewna Vilhelmina
After Alexander Roslin, Princess Natalia Alexiewna (Vilhelmina), Natalia Alexievna Vilhelmina, 1755-1776, Princess of Hessen-Darmstadt, Grandfather, painting, portrait, Natalia Alexeievna of Russia

Portrait Abram van Rijckevorsel 1790-1864 portrait painting
Portrait of Abram van Rijckevorsel (1790-1864), portrait painting footage wood oil h. 58.0 (panel) Standing rectangular portrait of man depicting Abram van Rijckevorsel (1790-1864)

The Death Of Little Nell. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel The Old Curiosity Shop, From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910

Nell And Her Grandfather. "i Would Have Found My Way Back To You, Grandfather, "Said The Child
Nell And Her Grandfather. " i Would Have Found My Way Back To You, Grandfather, " Said The Child, " never Fear"

The Childs Return. From The Old Curiosity Shop By Charles Dickens

The Prince, Later King Edward Viii, With His Grandfather King Edward Vii. Edward Viii, Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, Later The Duke Of Windsor, 1894

Priscilla Bibesco and Herbert Henry Asquith
Priscilla Bibesco (1920-2004) with her grandfather, Herbert Henry Asquith (1852-1928), former British Prime Minister, on his 74th birthday, 12 September 1926. 1926

Lassie and Laddie - Movie star dogs
Lassie - American canine actor of great versatility (!), pictured with his Grandson Laddie. Date: circa early 1940s

Charles Robert Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer
Charles Robert Spencer, sixth Earl Spencer (1857 - 1922), before that Viscount Althorp until he succeeded to the title in 1910, British courtier and Liberal politician

Illustration of a girl next to man smoking a pipe, thought bubble showing healthy lung and smokers lung

VIRGINIA: PORTRAIT, 1935. Russ Nicholson, grandfather of all the Nicholsons in Nicholson Hollow, Shenandoah National Park. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, October 1935

SABBATH AFTERNOON. Grisaille painting, c1875, by Moritz Daniel Oppenheim

Ali Kemal Bey - Liberal Ottoman Journalist and Politician
Ali Kemal Bey (1867-1922) - Liberal Ottoman Journalist and Minister of Interior. The paternal grandfather of the British politician Stanley Johnson and great-grandfather of Boris Johnson

Sheep shearing, boy being taught to shear sheep by grandfather, Cumbria, England, July

Three Generations of Pitcairn Islanders
Three Generations of male Pitcairn Islanders - the descendants of Fletcher Christian or John Adams - mutineers from the Bounty who settled on the islands in 1790

A Grandfather and Grandson - Devon
A Grandfather and Grandson, in a very lavish interior in Devon. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

The King of Spain and his grandchildren
Infante Juan Carlos of Spain (now King Juan Carlos) shown bottom left, looking out of the picture, appearing with his grandfather, sisters and cousins in April 1939: from the left

JOHN BYRON (1723 - 1786)
JOHN BYRON Known as foul-weather Jack. English navigator and grandfather of poet Byron

Mongolia, Khovd (also spelt Hovd) aimag (region), locals drinking tea

Scene from The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, 1841. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, 1841. In their wanderings, Little Nell and her grandfather encounter and are befriended by Codlin and Short, the Punch and Judy

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"Unveiling the Timeless Legacy: A Glimpse into Grandfather's Extraordinary Life" Step into the enchanting world of my beloved grandfather, a watchmaker at work, meticulously crafting intricate timepieces that would stand the test of time. Hailing from England's picturesque St. Ives, his skilled hands brought life to every delicate mechanism. Yet behind his craftsmanship lay a poignant tale rooted in County Kerry, Ireland. The haunting memories of eviction echoed through generations, reminding us of our resilient spirit and unwavering determination to rebuild amidst adversity. In our humble Swedish peasant interior, we found solace as a family. Gathered around the hearth, we shared stories and laughter while cherishing moments steeped in love and unity. Amidst this tapestry of memories lies an advertisement for Lifebuoy soap - a vibrant lithograph illustrating its power to combat dirt and disease. Grandfather understood that cleanliness was not just about appearance but also safeguarding health; he embraced modernity with open arms. As devout believers, we found solace in family worship captured within the pages of Pears Annual 1911 edition. Our hearts lifted as hymns resonated through our home - a testament to faith passed down from generation to generation. Grandfather possessed not only wisdom but also whimsy; W. Heath Robinson's illustration "O wilt thou be my Valentine?" encapsulated his playful nature perfectly. His mischievous smile warmed our souls even during challenging times. Prince Rupert of Teck stood tall among grandfather's treasured possessions – an emblematic figure symbolizing strength and nobility that inspired him daily on his journey towards greatness. Within the worn pages depicting Three Billy Goats Gruff on watercolor paper resided tales spun by grandpa himself – captivating narratives transporting us to magical realms where courage triumphs over adversity with wit and cunningness.