Oliver Collection (#30)

PERRY: BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry at the Battle of Lake Erie, 10 September 1813. Steel engraving, 19th century

OLIVER HAZARD PERRY (1785-1819). American naval commander. Stipple engraving, American, 1813

OLIVER EVANS MILL. Oliver Evans improved automatic mill which used bucket chains and Archimedean screws, needing only one operator. Engraving from The Young Mill-Wright and Millers Guide

BATTLE OF WORCESTER, 1651. Oliver Cromwell at the Battle of Worcester, 3 September 1651. The Cathedral of Worcester, used as stables during the Civil War, appears in the background

ORUKTER AMPHIBOLOS, 1804. American inventor, Oliver Evans Amphibious Digger. Color engraving, 19th century

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1808-1894). American man of letters. Colored engraving, 1867

PERRY: NAVAL BATTLE, 1813. Oliver Hazard Perry leaving his badly damaged flagship, the Lawrence, for the Niagara to continue fighting against the British at the Battle of Lake Erie

OLIVER ELLSWORTH (1745-1807). American politician and jurist: American engraving, 19th century

GREAT BRITAIN: PARLIAMENT. The Dissolution of the Long Parliament, 1653, by Oliver Cromwell, in order to introduce Triennial Elections. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

OLIVER CROMWELL (1599-1658). Lord Protector of England (1653-1658). Copper engraving, English, 18th century

OLIVER MORTON (1823-1877). Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton. American politician and Governor of Indiana. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

The Philippine Oliver asks for more

The youthful prophet, Joseph Smith, Jr. and Oliver Cowdery, receiving the Aaronic priesthood under the hands of John the Baptist, May 15, 1829

Oliver Wendell Holmes. Date c1879 Oct. 14

Oliver Scotts Big Minstrel Carnival 40 people. Date c1899

Oliver Scotts Big Minstrel Carnival. Date c1899

Grand revival of Oliver Twist after Cruikshank. Date c1883

Oliver Twist asks for more. Illustration shows a large, bloated man labeled Tariff-made Monopoly holding a small dish labeled Dingley Schedule, asking Uncle Sam

Policeman stops a man with cart
" I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving." - Oliver Wendell Holmes Some potentially illegal night manoeuvres are thwarted by

England / Scarborough
A striking birds eye impression of the seaside holiday resort of Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, seen from Olivers Mount. Date: late 1950s

Newburgh Priory, near Coxwold, North Yorkshire, England, a house of many periods, built upon the site of an Augustinian Priory. Oliver Cromwell buried here; haunted. Date: founded 1145

The Snowmans Christmas by Oliver Herford (1863-1935). British born American writer, artist and illustrator. Was a frequent contributor to The Mentor, Life, and Ladies Home Journal Date: 1925

Queen Elizabeth II, Canada tour 1967
Queen Elizabeth II at the Montreal Expo 67 fair during her tour of Canada in 1967 accompanied by Sir William Oliver, British commissioner-general of the exhibition

Goldsmith / Hyde Lane
OLIVER GOLDSMITH Irish writers farmhouse in Hyde Lane, off Edgware Road, where he wrote Date: 1730 - 1774

Twist / Cruikshank / Claimed
Claimed by his affectionate friends Date: First published: 1836-37

Oliver Earl Bolingbroke
OLIVER ST. JOHN, first earl BOLINGBROKE - statesman who took an active part in the political affairs of his day, critical of Charles I. Date: 1580 - 1646

WWII: FLYING CROSS AWARDS. Brigadier General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. pins the Distinguished Flying Cross on his son, Benjamin O. Davis, Jr

Laurel and Hardy
LAUREL AND HARDY

LAUREL AND HARDY, 1927. Stan Laurel (on floor) and Oliver Hardy (right) in a scene from Putting Pants on Philip, their first film as a comedy duo, 1927, directed by Hal Roach

Tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor), near Oliver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Male Western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana), near Oliver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Female calliope Hummingbird (Stellula calliope) hovering, near Oliver, British Columbia, Canada, North America

House of Oliver Iselin
Oliver Iselin s, Aiken, South Carolina, America. Oliver Iselins large neo-classical house as seen from a road

Miss Hardcastle
Fancy dress costume suggesting the character of Miss Hardcastle from She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith. The outfit comprises of a short skirt of olive green made plain

R. A. F. Aircraft park, Lahore India, Cricket team. A. C. Rhodes. A. C. Hughes, C. H. Fuller, A. C. Dussant, F. B. Oliver, A. C. Phillips, A. C. Manders, F. O. Addison, A. C. Coker, A. C. Volkes, A

Workhouse interior, Oliver Twist film, 1948
A workhouse interior from the 1948 film of Oliver Twist, directed by David Lean. A female inmate carries a baby. Behind her are workhouse " coffin beds"

Carved staircase, Cromwell House, Highgate Hill
The carved staircase in Cromwell House, 104 Highgate Hill, North London. According to tradition, the 17th century mansion was presented by Oliver Cromwell to his eldest daughter Bridget

Nancy Mitford, Oliver Messell and Lady Seafield
A photograph of a Nancy Mitford, Oliver Messell and Lady Seafield at Mrs A. G. Glasgows fancy dress ball

Oliver / Monks & Jew
Oliver sits at a desk happily reading, totally unaware that he is being watched by the Monks and the Jew through an open window

Ow Holmes / Wyatt Eaton
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES American writer in December 1878

Ow Holmes / Century 1885
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES American writer as a young man

Ow Holmes / In Study
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES American writer in his study

Newcastle United Football Team, 1908
Photograph of the Newcastle United Football team of the 1907-1908 season. The players and staff shown are: Back row, left to right: W. McCracken, D. Pudan, P. McWilliam, J. Carr

Launch of H. M. S. Nankin
An engraving of a noble and beautiful specimen of naval architecture, H.M 50-gun Frigate Nankin, designed by Oliver Lang and built at Woolwich

Cobbett (Adlard)
WILLIAM COBBETT social commentator and, it seems, an admirer of Oliver Cromwell

Sidney (Oliver)
SIR PHILIP SIDNEY poet and soldier

Goldsmith Writing
OLIVER GOLDSMITH depicted in the act of writing with his autograph

Cromwell at Marston Moor
BATTLE OF MARSTON MOOR Oliver Cromwell on horseback during the victory for Parliament forces

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"Oliver: A Timeless Duo and a Tale of Resilience" Step into the world of Oliver, where laughter meets perseverance. Just like Laurel and Hardy, this name has left an indelible mark on history. From their iconic roles in "Flying Deuces" to the silent film "Leave Them Laughing, " Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's comedic genius continues to captivate audiences even today. But Oliver is not just limited to Hollywood legends; it extends beyond the silver screen. Remember Oliver Twist meeting the Artful Dodger? The tale of this young orphan navigating through a Dickensian world remains etched in our hearts. And who can forget Bill Sykes, that menacing character who added depth to Oliver's story? Yet, there is more to Oliver than entertainment alone. It intertwines with historical events as well. Whether it be Cromwell at Dunbar or the Westland Lysander aircraft from 1941, this name carries echoes of bravery and resilience. Even within the realm of dance, we find traces of Oliver's influence. The Harkness Theatre mural by Enrique Senis-Oliver pays homage to Terpsichore, showcasing dancers celebrating their artistry—a testament to how creativity transcends time. Just like its diverse associations suggest, "Oliver" encompasses a multitude of stories—comedic brilliance, tales of survival against all odds, historical significance—and serves as a reminder that names hold power beyond mere labels. So let us embrace the spirit behind each reference linked with "Oliver, " for it encapsulates laughter amidst adversity and leaves an everlasting impact on our collective consciousness.