Simpson Collection (page 9)

Stationery, George Simpson & Sons, Gillamoor, Yorkshire
Stationery, George Simpson & Sons, Gillamoor, Ham and Bacon Curers, Kirbymoorside, Yorkshire, with handwritten details. 1916

Simpson of Piccadilly advertisement - ski fashion 1956
Advertisement for ski fashions from Simpson of Piccadilly featuring a woman wearing a royal blue ski jacket with a shoulder flutter of embroidered snowflakes

Simpson of Piccadilly advertisement - Jean Shrimpton
Advertisement for cashmere womenswear from Simpson of Piccadilly, modelled by Jean Shrimpton. Date: 1965

Advertisement for Daks dinner suits at Simpson Piccadilly
Advert for dinner suits that add dash to dinners, dances, from Simpson Piccadilly. Date: 1966

Summer holiday fashions from Simpson of Piccadilly
Advertisement for mens beachwear from Simpson of Piccadilly, showing four men wearing brightly coloured beach sets. Date: 1961

Sixties fashion
Sea siren Scoutfits: Dazzlingly striped cat suit in jersey by Jean Varon and pirate-red towelling shorts with white piping and matching vest at Harrods, Simpson, Piccadilly. Date: 1966

Daks menswear advertisement, 1965
Stylish advertisement for a Daks summer suit in pure wool worsted available from Simpson of Piccadilly. Date: 1965

J. M. Barrie and Gaby Deslys - Rosy Rapture
Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860 - 1937) Scottish novelist and dramatist caricatured by Simpson at the time he wrote Rosy Rapture the stage show in which the French actress Gaby Deslys starred during

Aeroplane that flew itself
A British biplane flies on, though the pilot and observer are both dead. The aeroplane was observing artillery when set upon by enemy Albatros scouts

Fowls of the Air
A British biplane flies over Fallujeh, on the Euphrates river, Iraq. It is returning to the town of Hit with supplies purchased from market, a number of dead fowls, unplucked

Ammunition Supply By Air
The Last Days of Fighting: Ammunition-Supply By Air Ammunition is dropped from the air, by parachute, from a British biplane to keep troops in the front line supplied

Kite Balloon Observers under fire
Victors by telephone: Our kite-balloon observers under fire. Two kite balloon observers on the Western Front relay information by telephone to the British batteries below about the position of enemy

Crimean War, 1853-1856. Battle of Balaklava on 25 October 1854. Charge of the Light Brigade of the British cavalry. Royal Scots Greys and Dragoons of Inniskillen. Engraving of E

Duke of Windsor marries Wallis Simpson in France
Wallis Simpson and Edward formerly King Edward VIII, married on 3 June 1937 at the Chⴥ au de Cand鬠 France. Edward abdicated the throne in order to marry her. 3 June 1937

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, Poplar, East London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a fire in Simpsons Road, Poplar, East London, 25 January 1958. Showing the east side of Block D

Two Tommies standing outside gateway to Carlisle Castle
Preliminary sketch - two Tommies standing outside the gateway to Carlisle Castle. Captain Joseph Simpson, Rba, Royal Flying Corps. (1879-1939) - Official War Artist To The Raf In 1918

Happy and Glorious - French and British troops on the march.. Captain Joseph Simpson, Rba, Royal Flying Corps. (1879-1939) - Official War Artist To The Raf In 1918

God save the King - Happy servicemen and their girlfriends
God save the King - Happy and laughing servicemen and their girlfriends. Captain Joseph Simpson, Rba, Royal Flying Corps. (1879-1939) - Official War Artist To The Raf In 1918

Long live our noble King.. Captain Joseph Simpson, Rba, Royal Flying Corps. (1879-1939) - Official War Artist To The Raf In 1918

Tin Hat, WW1
Tin Hat, by Captain Joseph Simpson, RBA, Royal Flying Corps (1879-1939), official war artist to the RAF in 1918

Study of a WWI Pilot
Study of a First World War Pilot, by Captain Joseph Simpson, RBA, Royal Flying Corps (1879-1939), official war artist to the RAF in 1918

Holborn Theatre, London, 1866
The interior of Holborn Theatre, London, soon after it was opened in October 1866. Able to seat 1, 500, the theatre was built by Mr. Simpson, and the architects were Messrs Finch, Hill and Pararie

Mrs Ernest A. Simpson
Mrs Ernest A. (Wallis) Simpson. She had recently obtained a divorce, and her name was increasingly being connected with King Edward VIII

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor in the Bahamas in c. 1940. The Duke was stationed there as governor during the Second World War. Date: c. 1940

Ulysses Simpson Grant
ULYSSES SIMPSON GRANT American soldier, statesman and president, commander of the Federal army during the Civil War. with his autograph Date: 1822 - 1885

Sir James Simpson - 2
General SIR JAMES SIMPSON military commander, led British forces before Sebastopol during the Crimea war. Date: 1792 - 1868

Lady Simpson
Lady SIMPSON, wife of James Young Simpson, a spectator of the first trial of chloroform. Date: circa 1846

Sir James Simpson - 1
General SIR JAMES SIMPSON military commander, led British forces before Sebastopol during the Crimea war. Date: 1792 - 1868

David Simpson
DAVID SIMPSON churchman, deprived of his curacy for methodistical preaching, theologian. Date: 1745 - 1799

Sir George Simpson
SIR GEORGE SIMPSON explorer in Canada with his autograph. Date: 1792 - 1860

Christopher Simpson
CHRISTOPHER SIMPSON musician Date: 1605 - 1669

Six Designs Key Grips 1900 Graphite gouache sheet
Artokoloro

Album Designs Art Nouveau Jewelry 1899-1900
Artokoloro

Two Designs Hinges 1899 Graphite gouache sheet
Artokoloro

You Pump Simpson? 1837-64 Watercolor pen brown ink
Artokoloro

EDWARD VIII (1894-1972). King of Great Britain, 1936. As the Duke of Windsor after his abdication, alongside Duchess Wallis on a visit to Miami. Photograph, 1941

PORTRAIT, 1959. Portrait of Melvin Daniel Simpson, by Carl Van Vechten, 1959

DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (1896-1986). Nee Bessie Wallis Warfield. Wedding portrait with her second husband, Ernest Simpson. Photograph, 1928

Source Size = 2866 x 3208
The Late Sir James Young Simpson, Bart. 1870

Source Size = 2093 x 1895
General Simpson, Commander of her Majestys Forces in the Crimea

Auguste Rodin, Katherine Seney Simpson (Mrs. John W. Simpson), French, 1840 - 1917, 1902-1903, marble

Temple of Minerva, Sunium, Greece, engraved, J. Saddler, Saddler, Simpson, William, Crimea, (1823-1899), 19th century engraving

General Simpson, commander of the British army before Sebastopol. The Crimean War, 1855, Engraving

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Highland Brigade camp, looking south / W. Simpson, del. ;T. Picken, lith. ;Day & Son
Highland Brigade camp, looking south / W. Simpson, del.; T. Picken, lith.; Day & Son, Lithrs. to the Queen.; Day & Son.; Simpson, William, 1823-1899, artist; Picken, Thomas, -1870

Public library and temple of the winds / W. Simpson del. ;E. Walker lith. ;Day & Son
Public library and temple of the winds / W. Simpson del.; E. Walker lith.; Day & Son, Lithrs. to the Queen.; Day & Son.; Simpson, William, 1823-1899, artist; Pall Mall [London

The railway at Balaklava, looking south / W. Simpson, del. ;R. Carrick, lith. ;Day & Son
The railway at Balaklava, looking south / W. Simpson, del.; R. Carrick, lith.; Day & Son, Lithrs. to the Queen.; Day & Son.; Simpson, William, 1823-1899, artist; Pall Mall [London

Docks at Sebastopol with ruins of Fort St. Paul / W. Simpson del. ; E. Walker lith
Docks at Sebastopol with ruins of Fort St. Paul / W. Simpson del.; E. Walker lith.; Day & Son, Lithrs. to the Queen.; Day & Son.; Simpson, William, 1823-1899, artist; Pall Mall [London

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"Simpson: A Tapestry of History, Royalty, and Innovation" Step into the world of Simpson, where history comes alive through captivating moments. From the Duke and Duchess of Windsor strolling with their beloved pugs to a grand feast depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, this collection transports us across centuries. In 1944, amidst turmoil, we witness General Lee surrendering to General Grant at Appomattox Court House—an iconic symbol of peace restored within a divided nation. Thomas Nast's remarkable painting immortalizes this historic event. The Tatler front-cover showcases the elegance and grace of the Duchess of Windsor—a true embodiment of style and sophistication. Joining her are distinguished figures like General Dempsey, General Hodges, Field-Marshal Montgomery—leaders who shaped our world. Venturing further back in time, we encounter Heavy Brigade/Simpson—a powerful alliance that left an indelible mark on military strategy. The first flight of Hawk XX154 takes us soaring through skies as innovation propels us forward. Simpsons' dedication to research is evident as they delve into anaesthetics during the 1840s—an era when medical breakthroughs revolutionized patient care. Their commitment to progress extends beyond medicine; an advertisement for Wills Coffee House from c. 1700 exemplifies their diverse interests. Ulysses S. Grant's presidential ambitions take center stage in Joseph Keppler's satirical cartoon from 1880—the Modern Wandering Jew seeking a third term based on his war record. This political commentary reflects America's ever-evolving landscape. Amidst these historical narratives emerges Queen Maeve—a figure shrouded in myth and legend whose influence echoes throughout Irish folklore. Simpson embodies more than just a name—it represents an intertwining tapestry woven with threads from various epochs: royalty mingling with pugs; feasts etched onto fabric; generals forging peace; the allure of a duchess; military prowess in action.