Matilda Collection (#4)

Empress Matilda, daughter and dispossessed heiress of Henry I of England, c1860. Matilda (1102-1167) allowed by the King, Stephen, to leave Arundel Castle for Gloucester in 1139

Mathilde Kschessinskaya
Russian prima ballerina, Mathilda-Marie Feliksovna Kschessinskaya. Date: 1913

Mrs John Wood
MRS JOHN WOOD (Matilda Charlotte Vining) English actress and theatre manager Date: 1831 - 1915

Marie Lloyd in the Tatler - The Darling of the Gods
Photograph from the Tatler of 20th October 1909 of Marie Lloyd, singer, comedienne and music-hall star riding in an open topped carriage, smiling broadly

Thrinax excelsa, palm tree native to Jamaica.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by John Nugent Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine

Clintonia andrewsiana, bead lily native to California.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by John Nugent Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical

Tigridia pringlei, crimson tiger flower native to Mexico.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by John Nugent Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss

Carludovica rotundifolia, palm native to Costa Rica.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by John Nugent Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical

Gerbera jamesoni, orange flower native to the Transvaal.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by John Nugent Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss

Xylobium leontoglossum, spotted orchid native to New Grenada.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith

Phajus pauciflorus, white orchid native to Java.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by John Nugent Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical

Iris bakeriana, violet-flowered iris native to Armenia.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by John Nugent Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical

Eremurus himalaicus, white foxtail lily from the Himalayas.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Berberis lycium, yellow flowered barberry shrub from the western Himalayas.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Stapelia gigantea, giant carrion flower from Zululand and Namaqua Land, South Africa.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Eucalyptus stricta, native of New South Wales, Australia.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Anoiganthus breviflorus, yellow lily native to the Cape and Natal, South Africa.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Grevillea aspleniifolia, pink evergreen plant native to New South Wales, Australia.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Catasetum garnettianum, orchid native to the Amazon river.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Pandanus labyrinthicus, native of the Malay Islands.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Eucryphia pinnatifolia, white flowered shrub native to Chile.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Disa lacera var multifida, blue orchid native
Disa lacera var. multifida, blue orchid native to Cape Town, South Africa.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Syringa villosa, pale lilac flower from northern China.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Solanum pensile, purple flower native to South America.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Angraecum germinyanum, white orchid native of Madagascar.. Named after Count Adrien de Germiny, France. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Sobralia leucoxantha, white orchid native to Costa Rica.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Spathoglottis ixioides, yellow orchid of the eastern Himalayas.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Licuala veitchii, palm with yellow flowers native to Borneo.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Opuntia polyacantha, yellow cactus native to the USA.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Chironia peduncularis, purple flower native to South Africa.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Stuartia pseudo-camellia, white flower native to Japan.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Sarcochilus luniferus, yellow orchid native to Burma.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Strelitzia nicolai, blue bird-of-paradise flower, native of South Africa.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Opuntia rafinesquii, cactus with large yellow flowers, native of the United States of America.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Dendrobium gracilicaule, pale yellow orchid native of eastern Australia.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Iris meda, native of Persia.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N. Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1889, L. Reeve & Co

Styrax obassia, native of Japan and Korea.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N. Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1889, L

Macodes javanica, native of Java, Indonesia.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Streptocarpus parviflora, native of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Rosa incarnata, carnation rose, native to France.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Brownea macrophylla, small tree native to New Grenada.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Dracaena marmorata native to Singapore.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N. Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1889, L

Shortia galacifolia, Oconee bells, native of Carolina.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by John Nugent Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss Botanical

Fritillaria bucharica, white fritillary from central Asia.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by John Nugent Fitch from Joseph Dalton Hookers Curtiss

Primula pusilla and Primula petiolaris var. nana, primroses from the Himalayas.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith

Arachnanthe clarkei, striped orchid of the eastern Himalayas.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Aristolochia hians, birthwort or Dutchman s
Aristolochia hians, birthwort or Dutchmans pipe native to Venezuela.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Laportea moroides, stinging nettle native to Queensland, Australia.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

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"Matilda: A Name Woven into History, Literature, and Nature's Tapestry" From St. Matilda to the Butler Lives, the name Matilda has left its mark across various realms. In the annals of warfare, it conjures images of the formidable British tank used during WWII - the Matilda. Yet beyond military might, Matilda Serao emerges as an influential Italian journalist and novelist who captivated readers with her words. Nature too pays homage to this illustrious name; Berberis angulosa showcases its beauty through yellow-flowered shrubs native to certain regions. Meanwhile, Olearia macrodonta adorns New Zealand's landscapes with delicate white flowers in honor of Matilda's timeless charm. History intertwines with romance when King Stephen's queen petitions Empress Matilda for her husband's release in 1141 - a tale that echoes through time like whispers on the wind. And just as history unfolds dramatic narratives, so does entertainment; Vesta Tilley takes center stage as a renowned music hall male impersonator from 1864-1952, captivating audiences under the guise of "Matilda. " Delving further into regal connections lies Matilda of Flanders - a powerful figure whose influence shaped medieval Europe alongside her husband Henry I. Across borders and generations, another remarkable queen named Matilda emerges - this time from Scotland - leaving an indelible mark on Scottish history. As we reflect upon these diverse facets encompassed by one name – "Matilda, " we are reminded that behind every word lies stories waiting to be discovered and shared.