Millicent Collection (#4)

Two children with a large snowball. 19th century

Angel of Love by Millicent Sowerby
A cheery little angel smiles against a backdrop of a love heart and roses

Washing Day by Millicent Sowerby
Two jolly girl guides and a little Brownie hard at work on washing day. One washes clothes in a soap sud filled wash tub while another hangs gleaming sheets on a line

Feeding Poultry by Millicent Sowerby
A group of Girl Guides and Brownies pictured in a farmyard lending a hand by feeding the chickens and ducks

Cookery by Millicent Sowerby
A group of girl guides busy in a kitchen making pastry and cakes

Duchess and Duke of Sutherland
The hosts of the Stafford House Lifeboat Fete: the Duchess of Sutherland born Lady Millicent Fanny St Clair-Erskine, and the 4th Duke of Sutherland, Cromartie Sutherland-Leveson-Gower (1851-1913)

Fawcett / Hyde Park / 1913
Millicent Garrett Fawcett speaks at Hyde Park, after pilgrimage, on March 26th, 1913

Equal Franchise / 1928
Dame Millicent Fawcett, Miss Fawcett, Miss Garrett & Mrs Strachey after Royal Assent to Equal Franchise Act

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Millicent: A Trailblazer in Every Sphere Millicent, a name that echoes with the resilience and determination of remarkable women throughout history. From Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first female doctor in Britain, to Millicent Fawcett, a prominent figure in the fight for women's suffrage, this name carries an empowering legacy. On the cover of Tatler magazine stands Millicent Sowerby's masterpiece - a portrait capturing the elegance and grace of the Duchess of Sutherland. A symbol of aristocratic strength and sophistication. But Millicent was not confined to high society or grandeur alone. She embraced her love for nature through gardening and shared her knowledge with young girls as they explored their own green thumbs under her guidance. "Girl Guides Gardening by Millicent Sowerby" became a testament to her dedication towards nurturing both plants and young minds. The horrors of World War I did not deter Millicent from making her mark either. As she returned from the frontlines as Duchess of Sutherland, she carried stories untold but etched on her face - tales of bravery amidst chaos. In quieter moments captured by artist Millicent Sowerby's brush strokes, we see another side to this multifaceted woman. "Sewing in the Garden" showcases her skillful hands creating beauty while finding solace among blooming flowers. Yet it wasn't just gardens that brought joy into Millicent's life; she found companionship even in toy horses alongside young girls who reveled in imaginative playfulness together. Breaking barriers extended beyond suffrage movements; two early women police officers named Millicents paved their way into male-dominated fields where they proved their mettle against all odds. Their courage inspired countless others like them including one notable officer named Millicent Duncan. Art continued to be an avenue for expression as seen through "Picking Apples, " where vibrant colors and playful strokes brought life to the canvas.