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Smith Collection (#4)

"Smith: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time and Culture" From geological maps to Olympic protests, the name Smith has left an indelible mark on history

Background imageSmith Collection: Sheila Kaye-Smith - 3

Sheila Kaye-Smith - 3
SHEILA KAYE-SMITH Writer, notably of novels about Sussex such as Sussex Gorse. Date: 1887 - 1956

Background imageSmith Collection: General Sir Horace Smith-Dorien

General Sir Horace Smith-Dorien
Portrait of General Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien. In Command of the 2nd Army Corps British Expeditionary Force at the start of WWI. Date: circa 1914

Background imageSmith Collection: BETTY SMITH (1896-1972). American novelist. Photograph, c1945

BETTY SMITH (1896-1972). American novelist. Photograph, c1945

Background imageSmith Collection: JAMES McCUNE SMITH (1813-1865). American physician and abolitionist

JAMES McCUNE SMITH (1813-1865). American physician and abolitionist

Background imageSmith Collection: Joseph Fielding Smith - Mormon

Joseph Fielding Smith - Mormon
Joseph Fielding Smith, Sr. (18381918) the sixth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the last President to personally know the founder of the Mormon faith, Joseph Smith

Background imageSmith Collection: Coronation. Cars arriving with guests

Coronation. Cars arriving with guests
View towards Great Smith Street as cars arrive to join the queue of cars depositing the foreign representatives. 1953

Background imageSmith Collection: Cover of Dance magazine, March 1925

Cover of Dance magazine, March 1925
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, March 1925, featuring Joseph C. Smith and Claire Luce Date: 1925

Background imageSmith Collection: Upholsterers at work, C V Smith factory, London

Upholsterers at work, C V Smith factory, London
Upholsterers at work at Mr C V Smiths factory in Osnaburgh Street, Camden, London. Teams of men are assembling and stuffing long leather couches

Background imageSmith Collection: Smith / Oxford Uni Rugby

Smith / Oxford Uni Rugby
Ian Scott Smith, Wing Three- Quarter for Oxford University and for Scotland

Background imageSmith Collection: Edward Jenner, late 18th-early 19th century, (c1833). Creator: Edward Scriven

Edward Jenner, late 18th-early 19th century, (c1833). Creator: Edward Scriven
Edward Jenner, late 18th-early 19th century, (c1833). Portrait of English physician Edward Jenner (1749-1823). Jenner practiced as a country doctor in his native Gloucestershire

Background imageSmith Collection: Scarlet flowered Avens, Geum coccineum

Scarlet flowered Avens, Geum coccineum.. Handcolored illustration by E.D. Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Background imageSmith Collection: ADAM SMITH (1723-1790). Scottish economist

ADAM SMITH (1723-1790). Scottish economist

Background imageSmith Collection: Battle of Corinth--Oct 3 & 4 1862--Union (Gen. Rosecrans). L

Battle of Corinth--Oct 3 & 4 1862--Union (Gen. Rosecrans). Loss: Gen. Hackleman, Kirby Smith... Conf. (Gen. Van Dorn). Loss: Col. Rogers... Date c1891. Battle of Corinth--Oct 3 & 4 1862--Union (Gen)

Background imageSmith Collection: The Earl of Derbys Cabinet, 1867

The Earl of Derbys Cabinet, 1867
Engraving showing the Cabinet of then Prime Minister, Edward George Geoffrey Smith Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869)

Background imageSmith Collection: Cricketer, F. E. Smith

Cricketer, F. E. Smith
F.E. Smith Cricketer - Surrey

Background imageSmith Collection: Sydney Smith / Morton Lith

Sydney Smith / Morton Lith
SYDNEY SMITH English clergyman, essayist and wit

Background imageSmith Collection: Einstein / Howard Smith

Einstein / Howard Smith
ALBERT EINSTEIN Scientist

Background imageSmith Collection: Beauty / Beast (Smith)

Beauty / Beast (Smith)
the beast is only friendly chimp !

Background imageSmith Collection: Sir George Nares / M Smith

Sir George Nares / M Smith
SIR GEORGE STRONG NARES British naval officer and explorer

Background imageSmith Collection: Sheila Kaye-Smith

Sheila Kaye-Smith
SHEILA KAYE-SMITH Writer; known especially for her novels set in Sussex

Background imageSmith Collection: Siegfried forges the sword (colour litho)

Siegfried forges the sword (colour litho)
5986832 Siegfried forges the sword (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siegfried forges the sword. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageSmith Collection: C.B. Smith, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

C.B. Smith, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
C.B. Smith, 1910.

Background imageSmith Collection: Yellow and brown flowered wing-stalked Ammobium alatum

Yellow and brown flowered wing-stalked Ammobium alatum
5856294 Yellow and brown flowered wing-stalked Ammobium alatum; (add.info.: Yellow and brown flowered wing-stalked Ammobium alatum. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Background imageSmith Collection: Ripe green and red fruit of the White Hawthornden Apple

Ripe green and red fruit of the White Hawthornden Apple
5856281 Ripe green and red fruit of the White Hawthornden Apple; (add.info.: Ripe green and red fruit of the White Hawthornden Apple, Malus domestica)

Background imageSmith Collection: Purple flowered evening primrose, Oenothera lindleyi

Purple flowered evening primrose, Oenothera lindleyi
5856248 Purple flowered evening primrose, Oenothera lindleyi; (add.info.: Purple flowered evening primrose, Oenothera lindleyi)

Background imageSmith Collection: Scarlet flowered Avens, Geum coccineum

Scarlet flowered Avens, Geum coccineum
5856240 Scarlet flowered Avens, Geum coccineum; (add.info.: Scarlet flowered Avens, Geum coccineum. Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Background imageSmith Collection: Fruit and leaves of Kirke's scarlet admirable apple, Malus domestica

Fruit and leaves of Kirke's scarlet admirable apple, Malus domestica
5856235 Fruit and leaves of Kirke's scarlet admirable apple, Malus domestica; (add.info.: Fruit and leaves of Kirke's scarlet admirable apple, Malus domestica)

Background imageSmith Collection: Crimson and purple flowered Fuchsia gracilis

Crimson and purple flowered Fuchsia gracilis
5856246 Crimson and purple flowered Fuchsia gracilis; (add.info.: Crimson and purple flowered Fuchsia gracilis. Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Background imageSmith Collection: Yellow flowers and leaves of Black-eyed Susan vine, Thunbergia alata

Yellow flowers and leaves of Black-eyed Susan vine, Thunbergia alata
5856234 Yellow flowers and leaves of Black-eyed Susan vine, Thunbergia alata; (add.info.: Yellow flowers and leaves of Black-eyed Susan vine, Thunbergia alata. Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Background imageSmith Collection: Crimson flowered Cactus jenkinsonii

Crimson flowered Cactus jenkinsonii
5856204 Crimson flowered Cactus jenkinsonii; (add.info.: Crimson-flowered Cactus jenkinsonii (Disocactus ~ jenkinsonii) Hand-colored illustration by E.D

Background imageSmith Collection: Henry Smith Williams, 1863-1943

Henry Smith Williams, 1863-1943
5614274 Henry Smith Williams, 1863-1943; (add.info.: Henry Smith Williams, 1863-1943. American medical doctor, lawyer, and author)

Background imageSmith Collection: William Smith O'Brien mustering the Irish at Mullinahone, County Tipperary

William Smith O'Brien mustering the Irish at Mullinahone, County Tipperary, Ireland during the Rebellion of 1848
3083175 William Smith O'Brien mustering the Irish at Mullinahone, County Tipperary, Ireland during the Rebellion of 1848.; Private Collection; (add.info.: William Smith O'Brien, 1803 - 1864)

Background imageSmith Collection: Pocahontas saving the life of John Smith in 1607. Captain John Smith, 1580 - 1631

Pocahontas saving the life of John Smith in 1607. Captain John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England
2603484 Pocahontas saving the life of John Smith in 1607. Captain John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England. English soldier, explorer and author. Pocahontas Matoaka, 1595-1617

Background imageSmith Collection: The Theory of Moral Feelings by Adam Smith, Half-title with portrait of the author

The Theory of Moral Feelings by Adam Smith, Half-title with portrait of the author. Published in 1809 (engraving)
CUL4937185 The Theory of Moral Feelings by Adam Smith, Half-title with portrait of the author. Published in 1809 (engraving); (add.info.: SMITH, Adam (1723-1790). The Theory of Moral Feelings"

Background imageSmith Collection: Flamingo flower, Anthurium chamberlainii. Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by G. E

Flamingo flower, Anthurium chamberlainii. Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by G. E
FLO4663922 Flamingo flower, Anthurium chamberlainii. Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by G. E. Smith from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels

Background imageSmith Collection: Eulophia bouliawongo orchid (Lissochilus giganteus). Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by

Eulophia bouliawongo orchid (Lissochilus giganteus). Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by Worthington G
FLO4663493 Eulophia bouliawongo orchid (Lissochilus giganteus). Woodcut by Gardchron after an illustration by Worthington G

Background imageSmith Collection: Adam's needle or needle palm, Yucca flaccida (Downy Adam's needle, Yucca puberula)

Adam's needle or needle palm, Yucca flaccida (Downy Adam's needle, Yucca puberula)
FLO4712866 Adam's needle or needle palm, Yucca flaccida (Downy Adam's needle, Yucca puberula). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Background imageSmith Collection: Iris pale - Dalmatian iris or sweet iris, Iris pallida (Swert's flower de luce, Iris swertii)

Iris pale - Dalmatian iris or sweet iris, Iris pallida (Swert's flower de luce, Iris swertii)
FLO4713129 Iris pale - Dalmatian iris or sweet iris, Iris pallida (Swert's flower de luce, Iris swertii). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Frederick W

Background imageSmith Collection: Tradescantia or setcreasee - Spiderwort, Tradescantia crassifolia var

Tradescantia or setcreasee - Spiderwort, Tradescantia crassifolia var. acaulis (Iridescent tradescantia)
FLO4713648 Tradescantia or setcreasee - Spiderwort, Tradescantia crassifolia var. acaulis (Iridescent tradescantia, Tradescantia iridescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after W

Background imageSmith Collection: Incas lily, Perou lily - Orange Peruvian lily, Alstroemeria aurea (Orange-flowered alstroemeria)

Incas lily, Perou lily - Orange Peruvian lily, Alstroemeria aurea (Orange-flowered alstroemeria)
FLO4712365 Incas lily, Perou lily - Orange Peruvian lily, Alstroemeria aurea (Orange-flowered alstroemeria, Alstroemeria aurantiaca). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W

Background imageSmith Collection: Iridacee - Pretty herbertia, Herbertia pulchella. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell

Iridacee - Pretty herbertia, Herbertia pulchella. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton
FLO4712563 Iridacee - Pretty herbertia, Herbertia pulchella. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Background imageSmith Collection: Long-flowered hindsia, Hindsia longiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Long-flowered hindsia, Hindsia longiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G
FLO4711829 Long-flowered hindsia, Hindsia longiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden

Background imageSmith Collection: Maritime Iris - Late-flowering blue iris, Iris spuria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by

Maritime Iris - Late-flowering blue iris, Iris spuria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W
FLO4711250 Maritime Iris - Late-flowering blue iris, Iris spuria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith after J.T

Background imageSmith Collection: Elegant Capuchin - Lady's Legs, Tropaeolum pentaphyllum (Five-leaved chymocarpus)

Elegant Capuchin - Lady's Legs, Tropaeolum pentaphyllum (Five-leaved chymocarpus, Chymocarpus pentaphyllus)
FLO4711885 Elegant Capuchin - Lady's Legs, Tropaeolum pentaphyllum (Five-leaved chymocarpus, Chymocarpus pentaphyllus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith after S

Background imageSmith Collection: Campanula - Bellflower, Campanula lusitanica (Lovey's bellflower, Campanula loreyi)

Campanula - Bellflower, Campanula lusitanica (Lovey's bellflower, Campanula loreyi)
FLO4711865 Campanula - Bellflower, Campanula lusitanica (Lovey's bellflower, Campanula loreyi). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith after J

Background imageSmith Collection: Cover of 'The General Historie of Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles'

Cover of "The General Historie of Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles', by Captain John Smith
529874 Cover of "The General Historie of Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles', by Captain John Smith. 1624 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageSmith Collection: Rhododendron cultivar, Rhododendrum smithii. Raised by Mr. Smith, gardener to the Earl of Liverpool

Rhododendron cultivar, Rhododendrum smithii. Raised by Mr. Smith, gardener to the Earl of Liverpool
FLO4626159 Rhododendron cultivar, Rhododendrum smithii. Raised by Mr. Smith, gardener to the Earl of Liverpool. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

Background imageSmith Collection: Villous zichya, Zichya villosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Villous zichya, Zichya villosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John
FLO4714352 Villous zichya, Zichya villosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G




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"Smith: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time and Culture" From geological maps to Olympic protests, the name Smith has left an indelible mark on history. William Smith's Geological Map revolutionized our understanding of the Earth's layers, unveiling its hidden secrets. In 1968, during the Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a powerful statement by raising their fists in a Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Australian Peter Norman stood in solidarity with them, wearing an OPHR badge. Delving into ancient mythology, we encounter Sky Woman from the Iroquois creation myth. Her tale reminds us of our interconnectedness with nature and the origins of life itself. During WW1, Wartime Toby jugs served as both mementos and reminders of sacrifice on battlefields far away. These ceramic treasures hold stories that echo through time. A glimpse into history takes us to Sheffield in 1797 when W. Fairbank meticulously drew a plan of this Yorkshire town engraved by Thomas Harris. It captures a moment frozen forever within ink lines. Sugar Ray Robinson's fierce determination shines through as he battles his opponent during a boxing match. His skill and resilience have made him an icon for generations to come. The inner workings of Big Ben reveal intricate machinery that keeps time ticking at the Palace of Westminster in London since c1905—a symbol not only for punctuality but also for British heritage. On Herm Island in Channel Islands stands Blacksmiths Cottage amidst La Rosiere Steps—an embodiment of craftsmanship passed down through generations—forging connections between past and present. Blacksmiths themselves stand outside their forge—a testament to their dedication to shaping metal into functional artistry while preserving age-old traditions alive today. Captain John Smith's map of Virginia from 1612 offers insights into early exploration efforts—the cartographic representation marking new frontiers discovered by intrepid adventurers seeking fortune or a new beginning.