Katharine Collection (#6)

KATE GREENAWAY (1846-1901). English painter and illustrator. Original cabinet photograph

CATHERINE GARNISS CHASE (d. 1835). Mrs. Salmon P. Chase (1st)
CATHERINE GARNISS CHASE (d.1835). Mrs. Salmon P. Chase (1st)

LOUISA CATHERINE ADAMS (1775-1852). Wife of President John Quincy Adams. Oil on canvas, 1821, by Gilbert Stuart

GREENAWAY: ILLUSTRATION. Watercolor illustration by Kate Greenaway for her book Under the Window published in 1879

ELIZABETHAN MANUSCRIPT. Autograph translations by Elizabeth I of prayers composed by her stepmother, Queen Katherine Parr into Latin, French and Italian

CATHERINE HOWARD (1520-1542). Fifth wife of King Henry VIII of England. Gravure after a miniature by Hans Holbein the Younger

CATHERINE HOWARD (1520?-1542). Fifth queen of King Henry VIII of England. Hans Holbein the Younger, Lithograph, French

CATHERINE OF ARAGON (1485-1536). First wife of King Henry VIII of England. Etching, English, early 19th century

CATHERINE PARR (1512-1548). Sixth wife of King Henry VIII of England. Oil on panel, c1545, by an unknown artist

SUFFRAGETTES, 1913. Suffragists Mrs. Stanley McCormick and Mrs. Charles Parker at the start of a votes for women march in New York City, 1913

Katharine and Orville Wright aboard the Wright Model HS airplane. Photograph, 1915
WRIGHT BROTHERS AIRPLANE. Katharine and Orville Wright aboard the Wright Model HS airplane. Photograph, 1915

Orville Wright, Vilhjalmur Stefansson
From left: Orville Wright, Vilhjalmur Stefansson (the Arctic explorer), Katharine Wright and Oswald Short at the Wrights house in Dayton, Ohio. 1922. Date: 1922

Luncheon given to the Wright brothers and Miss Katharine Wright at the Carlton Hotel, 3 May 1909, by Frank Hedges Butler, one of the founders of the Aero Club. Date: 1909

Taming Of The Shrew, Katharine And Petruchio, The Modern Quixotte, Or, What You Will, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraving 1791, Catherine Ii, Faint And Shying Away From William Pitt

Massey Shaw fireboat, St Katharines Dock, East London
The London Fire Brigades Massey Shaw fireboat on the River Thames at St Katharines Dock, East London, with the Dickens Inn on the right

Little Bo-peep. Illustration by Kate Greenaway for an 1881 edition of Mother Goose
MOTHER GOOSE: BO-PEEP. Little Bo-peep. Illustration by Kate Greenaway for an 1881 edition of Mother Goose

Watercolor by Katy Greenaway for the original edition of Robert Brownings The Pied Piper of Hamelin, 1879
BROWNING: PIED PIPER. Watercolor by Katy Greenaway for the original edition of Robert Brownings The Pied Piper of Hamelin, 1879

Mary, Mary, quite contrary. Drawing by Kate Greenaway, 1881, for an edition of Mother Goose
MOTHER GOOSE, 1881. Mary, Mary, quite contrary. Drawing by Kate Greenaway, 1881, for an edition of Mother Goose

Little Miss Muffet. Drawing by Kate Greenaway, 1881, for an edition of Mother Goose
MOTHER GOOSE, 1881. Little Miss Muffet. Drawing by Kate Greenaway, 1881, for an edition of Mother Goose

Illustration, 1861, by Kate Greenway for Mother Goose nursery rhymes
GREENWAY: JACK & JILL. Illustration, 1861, by Kate Greenway for Mother Goose nursery rhymes

A page from Kate Greenaways book Under the Window, published in 1879
GREENAWAY: ILLUSTRATION. A page from Kate Greenaways book Under the Window, published in 1879

(1519-1589). Queen of Henry II of France. Oil on wood, 16th century
CATHERINE DE MEDICIS (1519-1589). Queen of Henry II of France. Oil on wood, 16th century

Cow moose (Alces alces) wading in the lake with Mt. Katahdin in the background. Baxter State Park, Maine

American singer. Photograph, mid-20th century
KATE SMITH (1909-1986). American singer. Photograph, mid-20th century

Clara Catherine Haywood, an American billiards champion from Philadelphia. Photographed 1917
BILLIARD CHAMPION, 1917. Clara Catherine Haywood, an American billiards champion from Philadelphia. Photographed 1917

Blitz in London -- St Katherines Dock, Port of London, WW2
Blitz in London -- two turntable ladders at work and firefighters directing their jets of water at the warehouse fire in St Katherines Dock, Port of London

KATHERINE ANNE PORTER (1890-1980). American writer

CATHERINE ANN SEDGWICK (1789-1867). American novelist. Steel engraving, American, 1832

CATHERINE ALEXANDER. Wife of American colonial speculator William Duer. Line engraving, 19th century

SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA. Patron saint of Italy. Wood engraving

CATHERINE PARR (1512-1548). Sixth wife of King Henry VIII of England. Line and stipple engraving, 1829, after Hans Holbein the Younger

LOUISA CATHERINE ADAMS. Mrs. John Quincy Adams. Steel engraving, 19th century

CATHERINE LA VOISIN (c1640-1680). Catherine Deshayes Monvoisin La Voisin. French sorceress and accused murderess. Contemporary French line engraving

CHICAGO FIRE, 1871. Mrs. Catherine O Leary is horrified as her cow kicks over a lamp in her DeKoven Street barn on Chicagos West Side, 8 October 1871

CATHERINE S. MACAULAY (1731-1791). English historian. Line and stipple engraving, English, early 19th century

TAMING OF THE SHREW. Petruchio introduces himself to Katherine in Act II, scene 1 of William Shakespeares Taming of
TAMING OF THE SHREW. Petruchio introduces himself to Katherine in Act II, scene 1 of William Shakespeares " Taming of the Shrew, " wood engraving, 19th century

SHAKESPEARE: HENRY V. Princess Katharine of France receiving a lesson in English from her attendant, Alice (Act3)
SHAKESPEARE: HENRY V. Princess Katharine of France receiving a lesson in English from her attendant, Alice (Act3, Scene 4)

TAMING OF THE SHREW. Katharina and Petruchio from William Shakespeares play. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

COUNTESS MARIE d AGOULT (1805-1876). Marie Catherine Sophie de Flavigny. French journalist and writer. D Agoult in her salon. Wood engraving, 19th century

CATHERINE MUMFORD BOOTH (1829-1890). Wife of William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army. Wood engraving, 1890

CATHERINE ANN SEDGWICK (1789-1867). American novelist. Steel engraving, American, 1832

ADA REHAN (1857-1916). Original surname Crehan. American (Irish-born) actress. As Katharine in Shakespeares The Taming of the Shrew. Wood engraving, 1889

ELIZABETH ST. MICHEL PEPYS (1640-1669). Wife of the English diarist, Samuel Pepys. Elizabeth Pepys as St. Catherine, holding a palm frond

TAMING OF THE SHREW. Petruchio disapproves of Kates new clothes in Act IV, scene 4 of William Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew. Steel engraving, English, 19th century

CATHERINE OF ARAGON (1485-1536). First wife of King Henry VIII of England. The trial of Queen Catherine. Steel engraving, American, 1869

ST. AUGUSTINE (354-430). Christian church father and philosopher. The Vision of St. Augustine. Copper engraving, English, 19th century, after the painting by Benvenuto de Garofalo

Cafe decorated for George VI Coronation, Walton, Essex
A cafe on the High Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, decorated to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI. There are advertisements for Cooked Meats, Breakfasts, Luncheons, Teas

Queen Catherines Tomb
The tomb of Catherine of Aragon, daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain and first of the six wives of King Henry VIII of England, at Peterborough Cathedral. Date: 1485 - 1536

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"Katharine: A Name Steeped in History and Inspiration" From the fiery docks of St. Katherines to the serene halls of St. Catherines Monastery, the name Katharine has left its mark throughout time. In 1656, a Native American Catholic saint named Kateri Tekakwitha emerged as a symbol of faith and resilience after facing immense hardships. Her story was immortalized in a painting by Father Claude Chauchetiere, capturing her unwavering devotion. Another formidable figure bearing the name Katharine was none other than Katherine of Aragon, the first queen of Henry VIII. Despite their tumultuous relationship, she displayed strength and dignity during her reign. The world of entertainment also witnessed the brilliance Hepburn, an iconic American actress who brought Eleanor of Aquitaine to life in "The Lion in Winter. " Her portrayal showcased intelligence and power that captivated audiences. Even royalty embraced this timeless name - The Duke and Duchess of Kent graced Sphere magazine's front cover with elegance and poise. Religious history intertwines with Katharines once again through an ancient icon depicting Moses before the burning bush at St. Catherines Monastery in Sinai. This sacred image serves as a reminder of divine encounters throughout time. Not limited to saints or monarchs alone, Katharines have made significant contributions elsewhere too - such as establishing institutions like St. Katharines Home for Girls in Southbourne, providing shelter and support for young women. Martin Luther found love with his wife, Katharina von Bora; their union depicted joyfully alongside their children on Christmas Eve in Wittenberg - captured beautifully by a German engraving from the 19th century. St Catherine of Siena dictated her profound dialogues to Raymond Capua while Giovanni di Paolo immortalized this momentous collaboration through his exquisite painting from the 15th century.