Louise Collection (#16)

DUCHESSE DU MAINE (1676-1753). Anne-Louise-Benedicte de Bourbon-Conde, duchesse du Maine. Bavarian princess of the House of Bourbon. Mezzotint, 19th century

THOMAS R. MARSHALL (1854-1925). 28th Vice President of the United States, 1913-1921. Marshall with his wife, Lois Irene Kimsey Marshall

MARIE LOUISE (1791-1847). Empress of the French, 1810-1814; second wife of Napoleon I. Oil on canvas, c1811, by Francois Gerard

ROYAL PARTY, 1893. A royal party at the opera. Left to right: Duke of York (later George V), Princess May, Grand Duke of Hesse, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Czarevitch

LILLIAN RUSSELL (1861-1922). Nee Helen Louise Leonard. American singer and actress. Photographed in the title role of the play, Dorothy, 1887

CHARPENTIER: LOUISE. French lithograph poster for Gustave Charpentiers opera, Louise, 1900

MARIE LOUISE OF HANOVER (1879-1948). Princess of Great Britain and Ireland, Duchess of Brunswick-Luneburg, wife of Prince Maximilian of Baden

LOUISE DE LORRAINE (1553-1601). Consort of King Henry III of France. Engraving, c1730

LOUISE MARGUERITE (1588-1631). Louise Marguerite of Lorraine. Princess of Conti. Engraving, c1730

LOUISE OF ORLEANS (1812-1850). Queen consort of Belgium as wife of King Leopold I. Postcard print after a portrait, c1840

LOUISE DE LA VALLIERE (1644-1710). French noblewoman and mistress of Louis XIV from 1661-1667. Louise placing a wreath of flowers in the head of Louis XIV, disguised as a female

LOUISE FRANCOISE DE BOURBON (1673-1743). Legitimized daughter of King Louis XIV of France and his mistress, Madame de Montespan

PRINCESS LOUISE (1860-1917). Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn. With her children, Princess Margaret, Princess Patricia of Connaught

JULIANA (1909-2004). Juliana Louise Emma Marie Wilhelmina. Queen of the Netherlands, 1948-1980. Photographed as a baby, c1910

PRINCESS LOUISE OF PRUSSIA (1838-1923). Wife of Frederick I, Grand Duke of Baden. Photograph by Wilhelm Kuntzemuller, 1906

CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG (1842-1914). American dramatic soprano. Photographed in the role of Aida, c1876

CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG (1842-1916). American dramatic soprano

LOIE FULLER (1862-1928). American dancer; photographed in 1896

ROYAL FAMILY, c1894. King Christian IX of Denmark, Alexandra of Denmark (then Princess of Wales), Louise of Hesse-Kassel, Queen of Denmark; Princess Louise (Duchess of Fife) and Lady Alexandra Duff

ALEXANDRA DUFF (1891-1959). Duchess of Fife and Princess Arthur of Connaught. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1893

CATHERINE DE BOURBON (1559-1604). Duchess of Albret and Countess of Armagnac, sister of Henry IV. Engraving, c1730

PRUSSIA: ROYAL FAMILY. German empress and queen of Prussia Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, with two of her children, Princess Victoria Louise and Prince Joachim. Photograph, 1907

MARIE L. BOTTINEAU BALDWIN (1863-1952). Chippewa attorney, first Native American student to graduate from the Washington College of Law. Photograph, 1914

PRINCESS LOUISE-MARIE (1858-1924). Princess Louise-Marie Amelie of Belgium. Photograph, early 20th century

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888). American writer. Autograph signature

LOUISE de BETTIGNIES (1880-1918). French spy

LOUSIA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888). American author. Undated photograph

LOUISE COLET (1810-1870). French writer. Contemporary French lithograph
LOUISE COLET (1810-1870). French writer.Contemporary French lithograph

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT and her family in their home at Concord, Massachusetts: drawing, 19th century

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

NATIONAL COTTAGE HOSPITAL. Procession of princess Louise, arriving to lay the first stone of a pair of buildings of the National Cottage Hospital at Ventnor, Isle of Wight

SHIP INSPECTION, 1885. Princess Louise inspecting the training ship HMS Exmouth, in 1885. Contemporary English engraving

GODEYs LADYs BOOK, 1853. First page of the January 1853 issue of Godeys Ladys Book, published at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

GODEYs LADYs BOOK, 1842. American colored fashion print, July 1842, from Godey s
GODEYs LADYs BOOK, 1842. American colored fashion print, July 1842, from " Godeys Ladys Book"

AMERICAN FASHION PRINT. American colored fashion print, January 1842, from Godey s
AMERICAN FASHION PRINT. American colored fashion print, January 1842, from Godeys Ladys Book

GODEYs LADYs BOOK, 1842. American color fashion print, July 1842, from Godey s
GODEYs LADYs BOOK, 1842. American color fashion print, July 1842, from " Godeys Lady Book"

ROYAL WEDDING, 1879. The Marriage of The Duke of Connaught and Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia at Windsor. Engraving, 1879

ROYAL WEDDING, 1879. Marriage of H. R. H. The Duke of Connaught: Dejeuner in St
ROYAL WEDDING, 1879. Marriage of H.R.H. The Duke of Connaught: Dejeuner in St. Georges Hall, Windsor Castle. Engraving, 1879

ROYAL WEDDING, 1870. The wedding of Princess Louise at Windsor: waiting for the bride. Engraving, 1870

ROYAL WEDDING, 1870. Marriage of Princess Louise: throwing the slipper at the bride and bridegroom. Engraving, 1870

DUKE AND DUCHESS OF FIFE. Alexander Duff and Princess Louise, the Duke and Duchess of Fife. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1890

VICTORIA MARY LOUISA (1786-1861). Duchess of Kent; mother of Queen Victoria. Oil on canvas, 1857, by Franz Xavier Winterhalter

VICTORIA & FAMILY, 1857. The Royal Family on the terrace of Osborne House, 1857. From left to right: Prince Alfred, Prince Albert, Princess Helena, Prince Arthur, Princess Alice

CINCINNATI: SUFFRAGETTES. Suffragettes Louise Hall and Susan Fitzgerald pasting signs for Votes For Women on a street in Cincinnati, Ohio, 17 May 1912

View from Lake Louise Hotel near Laggan, Alberta, Canada
View from the Lake Louise Hotel on the banks of Lake Louise near Laggan, Alberta, Canada (now rebuilt into the immense Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel). Date: circa 1942

Louise Blot - French Dancer - Perfomer at the Olympia, Paris Date: circa 1910

Eleonore - Tsaritsa Consort of Bulgaria
Eleonore Caroline Gasparine Louise Reuss of Kostritz (1860-1917) Tsaritsa Consort of Bulgaria. The second wife of Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria. Date: circa 1910

Monument to French spy Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies
Monument to Louise Marie Henriette de Bettignies (1880-1918) in Lille - French spy (WWI) who worked for the British under the pseudonym of Alice Dubois

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"Louise: A Name Woven Through Time" Louise, a name that echoes through history, holds tales of remarkable women and captivating stories. From the regal halls of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's court to the enchanting world of literature and film, it has left an indelible mark. In the grandeur of Queen Victoria's era, Princess Louise stood as a shining example of grace and elegance. As one of their children, she brought joy to her parents' hearts with her radiant presence. The Battenberg family in 1906 found solace in their beloved Louise Brooks, whose infectious spirit lit up every room she entered. But it was not just royalty who bore this illustrious name; authors like Austen immortalized Louises on paper. In "Persuasion, " a pallid face mirrored that of our protagonist - a testament to the emotional depth associated with this name. And even Alice in Wonderland encountered the enigmatic White Queen portrayed by Louise Fazenda in 1933. Artistic expression knew no bounds for Louises either. Louisa Ann Coleman captured Brooklyn's wintry beauty on canvas during the early 19th century while Greta Garbo mesmerized audiences as Greta Louisa Gustafsson on silver screens worldwide. Through time and across continents, these diverse figures named they have shaped narratives both real and fictional. Their legacies intertwine like threads woven into a tapestry representing strength, creativity, and resilience. So let us celebrate all those who bear this timeless moniker - from queens to actresses to everyday individuals - each contributing their unique essence to its rich tapestry. For within each Louise lies an untold story waiting to be discovered – an extraordinary tale ready to unfold before our eyes.