Lilian Collection (#2)

TENNIS: WIMBLEDON, 1884. Maud Watson defeating her sister, Lilian Watson to win the inaugural Ladies Singles at the 1884 Wimbledon Championship. Contemporary English engraving

Lily Duchess of Marlborough with her son
Lily Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (n饠 Lilian Warren Price) (June 10, 1854 January 11, 1909), American heiress and socialite during the Gilded Age

Portraits of the actress Lilian Davies appearing in Katja the Dancer at Dalys Theatre, London, 1926, one with a mock Eton crop Date: 1926

Two early women police officers with dog, WW1
Two early women police officers (on the left is Lilian Maud Newell, who joined the force at the start of the First World War), standing on a lawn with a small dog. Date: 1910s

The Season by Charles Graves
Article in The Sphere by Charles Graves explaining the London Season from the viewpoint of the debutante. The article is illustrated by photographs of well-known debs including Rose Bingham

Ali Baba by Lilian Govey. Morgiana went from jar to jar and found a man in every one except the last. A fairy tale from One Thousand and One Nights Date: 1912

FILM: LA BOHEME, 1926. Lilian Gish as Mimi and John Gilbert as Rodolphe in a silent movie, 1926, based on Giacomo Puccinis opera and directed by King Vidor

Lilian Braithwaite (1873-1948) and Henry Ainley (1875-1945), 1907. Artist: J Beagles & Co
Lilian Braithwaite (1873-1948) and Henry Ainley (1875-1945), 1907

Lilian Braithwaite (1873-1948), English actress, 1907

Lilian Harvey, British born German actress and singer, 1934-1935. Lilian Harvey starred in many silent films made in Germany in the 1920s and early 1930s

Lilian Harvey, English actress, 1933. Harvey (1906-1968) starred in many silent films made in Germany in the 1920s and early 1930s

A portrait of the German film star Lilian Harvey, 1930 Date: 1930

Miss Lilian Braithwaite - English Actress
Miss Lilian Braithwaite (1873 - 1948) - English Actress. Date: circa 1905

Lilian Harvey and Nils Asther rehearsing for The Girl in Tex
Lilian Harvey and Nils Asther rehearsing for the German film The Girl in the Taxi (1927). In the end Asther did not appear in the film (he left Europe for Hollywood)

Lillian Smith shows Queen Victoria her rifle
Lillian Smith (1871-1930), American sharp shooter, pictured showing Queen Victoria her little rifle at a Wild West Show at the Great American Exhibition held at Earls Court, West London in 1887

Lilian, Duchess of Marlborough
Lily Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (n饠 Lilian Warren Price) (June 10, 1854 January 11, 1909), American heiress and socialite during the Gilded Age. Date: 1895

Wedding group photo (marriage of Ernest Protor and Lilian Egerton). 1905

Young couple in a wedding photo (Ernest Protor and Lilian Egerton). 1905

Young couple in a studio photo (Ernest Protor and Lilian Egerton). 1905

Fun in the snow
Children having fun in the snow with snowballs and a snowman. Date: circa 1916

Group photo, women police officers in hockey team
Group photo, women police officers in a policewomens hockey team. They include Chief Superintendent Barbara Lilian Kelley (centre, 1920-1998), Elizabeth McClelland, Mary Atkinson, Sylvia King

Group photo, munitions factory workers, Hereford, WW1
Group photo of women munitions factory workers in Hereford, together with two early women police officers, including Lilian Maud Newell (back row, towards the right)

Early woman police officer, Lilian Maud Newell, WW1
Studio photo of an early woman police officer, Lilian Maud Newell (b. 1890), who joined the force at the start of the First World War. Date: 1914-1915

Lilian Graham British actress. Date: 1907

Lilian Warner Actress Date: late 19th century?

Lilian Norton Nordica
LILIAN NORTON NORDICA American opera singer Date: 1857 - 1914

Billie Dove (Lilian Bohny) (1903 1997), American actress, mainly in silent films

Lilian and Dorothy Gish American actresses and sisters - they both appeared in early silent movies

Lilian Gish (1893 - 1893), American actress of stage and film in an elegant dress

Lilian June Henschel
LILIAN JUNE (nee Bailey) lady HENSCHEL American singer, wife and partner of Sir George Henschel Date: ? - 1901

Una Merkel (1903 - 1986), American character actress, double for Lilian Gish

Lilian Harvey (1906 - 1968), British actress who appeared in German films of the 1930s

Lilian Marlborough
LILIAN WARREN Duchess of Marlborough An American citizen, she married the 8th Duke of Marlborough in 1888. Date: - 1892

Lilian Braithwaite - English actress
Lilian Braithwaite (1873 - 1948), English actress, primarily of the stage. Date: 1907

In Holy (!) Russia by Lilian Clare Cassidy (Mrs. J. Rice Cassidy). First produced at the Princes Theatre, Preston, 29th May 1905

Cover of Eve Magazine 29 June 1927
Portrait of Lilian Harvey, British born actress and singer attaining stardom on the continent mostly in German movies Date: 1927

Decima Moore - English actress and singer (soprano)
Lilian Decima Moore (1871 - 1964), English actress and singer (soprano), known for her performances with the D Oyly Carte Opera Company and in musical comedies

Suffragette Arson Kew Gardens. The blackened, ghostly remains of the Tea Pavilion, in Kew Gardens after the arson attack by militant suffragettes

Lilian Hicks Suffragette. Lilian Martha Hicks (1853-1924) portrait. Lilian Hicks Joined the W.S.P.U in the latter part of 1906, moving to the Womens Freedom League on its formation in November 1907

Suffragette, Hammer Headress Kew gardens. Suffragette portrayed as a hammer with tubular body, hammer headress and Votes for Women handbag

Viscountess Gladstone working for base hospitals, WW1
Viscountess Gladstone, along with the Hon. Lilian and Winifred Douglas Pennant (half -sisters of Lord Penrhyn) and Miss Poole working to provide garments

Royal visit to the Great American Exhibition, 1887
The royal visit to the Wild West Show at the Great American Exhibition in West London in 1887: 1. Queen Victoria viewing an equine spectacle in the arena 2

Oriel Ross by Madame Yevonde
Oriel Ross (Muriel Swinstead, 1907-1994), actress, by Madame Yevonde. In 1928 she appeared in the role of Nature in Diaghilevs Ballet Ode at His Majestys Theatre

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. Social worker Lillian Wheeler giving an immigrant child a bath at Ellis Island under the eyes of his mother, c1922

One of Londons Citizens. Gloag, Isobel Lilian 1865 - 1917

Lilian Harvey - German-British British-born actress / singer
Lilian Harvey (19061968) - German-British British-born actress and singer, long-based in Germany, where she is best known for her role as Christel Weinzinger in Erik Charells 1931 film Der Kongress

Lilian Ellis - Danish Screen actress
Lilian Ellis (19071951) - Danish actress. Date: circa 1920s

Madame Nordica (Lilian Norton) (1857-1914) American soprano. Studied the role of Violetta (La Traviata) under Verdi. From 1888 she appeared with Augustus Harriss Italian Opera Company

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"Lilian: A Woman of Many Talents and Stories" Introducing Lilian, a name that has graced the pages of history, art, and entertainment. From being the face of Soiree perfume to standing up for women's rights as a suffragette in court back in 1913, Lilian Davies embodies strength and elegance. In the world of music, Lilian Norton Nordica mesmerized audiences with her enchanting voice as an American opera singer. Her rendition of Pas de Quatre from Faust Up To Date remains timeless. But it doesn't stop there - Lilian Baylis took charge as the manager of The Vic-Wells Ballet, showcasing her impeccable organizational skills and passion for dance. Beyond the stage lights and melodies, Lilian Cheviot captured hearts with her stunning photographs featuring silver Persian cats. And who can forget those adorable terrier puppies chasing after a mischievous mouse? "He's Mine, " they exclaimed. It also found solace in architecture; houses became her canvas to create beautiful abodes where dreams were nurtured. Meanwhile, she embraced nature's beauty through breathtaking landscape paintings featuring majestic horses running free across vast fields. The name Lilian continued to shine brightly within Hollywood's realm too. Maud, Duchess of Wellington herself was captivated by its charm while actress Lilian Harvey embarked on a tearful journey when leaving Berlin for Fox Studios in Hollywood. Oh Hollywood. What have you done? From perfumes to courtrooms, music covers to photography exhibitions - each aspect tells a unique story about different women named Lilian who left their mark on various industries throughout time. So let us celebrate this remarkable name that resonates with powerhouses across generations - forever etching their legacies into our collective memory.