Star Collection (page 100)

Angel with flowers on a French Christmas postcard
Angel with star and pink roses on a French Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Angels and star on a cutout Christmas card
Angels and star on a cutout three-dimensional Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Angels and bell on a cutout Christmas card. circa 1890s

Nativity scene with Three Wise Men

Ornate locks and keys

Ruins of the Star and Garter Hotel at Richmond (engraving)
1099319 Ruins of the Star and Garter Hotel at Richmond (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Star and Garter Hotel at Richmond)

Advert, White Star Line, Royal and US Mail Steamers
Advert, White Star Line, Royal and United States Mail Steamers, sailing weekly between Liverpool and New York. 1880

Biblical tales from the Old and New Testaments - a nativity scene at the centre with Adam and Eve in the distance on the left

Conductors and guest artists, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
The conductors and guest artists of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. From 1 to 18 they are: Ferruccio Busoni, Teresa Carreno, Josef Rebicek, Siegfried Ochs, Marcella Sembrich, Pablo de Sarasate

Thomas Henry Ismay, founder of White Star Line
Thomas Henry Ismay, founder of the White Star Line. circa 1890s

Home of T H Ismay, founder of the White Star Line, at Dawpool (Dalpool), Cheshire, on the banks of the River Dee

Young man in uniform in a studio photo -- Felipe de la Concha. Date: circa 1909

Railway Hotel, Brandon, Suffolk
Railway Hotel (now the Great Eastern Hotel), Brandon, Suffolk. circa 1910

RMS Queen Mary, Cunard White Star Line, main hall and shopping centre. Date: circa 1935

Twins, Betty & Beth Dodge
The Dodge Twins, from America, performing in a new musical called Oh Kay!, at His Majestys Theatre. 1927

Postcard booklet, Souvenir folder of Texas, USA
Postcard booklet, Souvenir folder of Texas, The Lone Star State, USA, with a picture of the State Capitol in Austin by night. Date: 1942

Scotsman in dress uniform with two girls and a man
Scotsman in dress uniform (with 14/15 star and war medals) with two girls wearing white dresses with embroidered bodices, and a man in evening dress. Date: circa 1920s

Marie George, American performer, sitting on a paper moon. Date: circa 1900s

Jane Lee, child star who worked for the Fox Film Corporation and also performed in vaudeville with her sister Katherine. Date: circa 1920

Anita Stewart, American movie actress and producer. Date: circa 1910s

Katherine Lee, child star who worked for the Fox Film Corporation and also performed in vaudeville with her sister Jane. Date: circa 1920

Rudolph Valentino, Italian-American film star. Date: circa 1920

Musical Recollections of St Jamess Hall, 1883 (engraving)
1107162 Musical Recollections of St Jamess Hall, 1883 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musical Recollections of St Jamess Hall, 1883)

David Frances Barry photo - Son of his Star
Son of His Star seated outdoors in full traditional dess including moccasins and earrings. He wears a ceremonial Otter-fur turban and is holding a long calumet (peace pipe)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 481
Hemiptera: Lygaeus equestris (Black-and-red Bug) [Plant: Ornithogallum nutans (Drooping Star of Bethlehem)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 470
Coleoptera: Hister 4-maculatus = Hister quadrimaculatus (Lunar-spotted Mimic-beetle) [Plant: Ornithogallum umbellatum (Common Star of Bethlehem)] Date: 1824-39

Joseph Hodges Choate - American Ambassador to the UK
His X cellency. Joseph Hodges Choate (1832-1917) - The American Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1899-1905) - very popular

Jeanne Provost - French Movie Star and theatre actress
Jeanne Provost (1887-1980) - French Movie Star and theatre actress. Date: circa 1910s

Eileen Barton - El Rancho Vegas
American Singer Eileen Barton (1924-2006) pictured on a publicity card from El Rancho Vegas - a hotel and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, located at 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard

Mlle Gheltzer, the star dancer of the Russian season in Paris 1910

Star and Garter, Richmond (colour litho)
968289 Star and Garter, Richmond (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Star and Garter, Richmond)

Front cover of Graphic - Christmas 1870
Front cover of The Graphic, supplement for Christmas 1870, showing five winged cherub angels looking in the centre of the page, at a star to signifie the birth of Jesus. 1870

The Banquet to Mr Henry Irving at St Jamess Hall (engraving)
1044303 The Banquet to Mr Henry Irving at St Jamess Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Banquet to Mr Henry Irving at St Jamess Hall)

Dolphin - Arion is saved by a dolphin (chromolitho)
961319 Dolphin - Arion is saved by a dolphin (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dolphin - Arion is saved by a dolphin)

Altarolo del Bargello (Bargello altarpiece) "Adoration of the Magi"
LRI4581066 Altarolo del Bargello (Bargello altarpiece) " Adoration of the Magi" (Adoration of the Magi) Anonymous painting of the 14th century Florence

Nabis landscape (Painting, 1890)
LRI4617731 Nabis landscape (Painting, 1890) by Ranson, Paul (1863-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landscape Nabis (Nabis landscape) Painting by Paul Ranson (1864-1909)

Altarolo del Bargello: adoration of the Magi - (diptych of Bargello
LRI4576750 Altarolo del Bargello: adoration of the Magi - (diptych of Bargello, Adoration of the Magi) Anonymous painting of the French school of the 14th century (French school)

Adoration of the Magi - Central Panel, c. 1462
LRI4575203 Adoration of the Magi - Central Panel, c. 1462 by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Verey Lights, 1918 (oil on canvas)
657822 Verey Lights, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Verey Lights. Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson (1886-1946)

The Adoration of the Magi, 1500-25 (oil on gold ground panel)
1216540 The Adoration of the Magi, 1500-25 (oil on gold ground panel) by Permeniates, Ioannis (attr. to) (16th century); 59x73.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Greek

The Song of Solomon, lacquer by Jean Dunand (1877-1942), 1925 (lacquer)
CH438752 The Song of Solomon, lacquer by Jean Dunand (1877-1942), 1925 (lacquer) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel)
CH375977 Adoration of the Magi (oil on panel) by Santacroce, Francesco di Simone da (c.1440-1508) (attr. to); 67.3x87.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Our Banner in the Sky (oil on canvas)
CH377948 Our Banner in the Sky (oil on canvas) by Church, Frederic Edwin (1826-1900); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

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"Stars: Illuminating the Majesty of the Universe and Beyond" In a world where stars reign supreme, their significance transcends time and space. From the regal presence of Queen Elizabeth II, who shines as brightly as any celestial body in her role as Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, to King George VI's fine photographic portrait capturing his stately essence. But it is not just earthly figures that captivate our attention; even stars explode with brilliance. Norman Lindsay's depiction of a star exploding reminds us of the immense power and beauty found within these cosmic phenomena. The 1919 solar eclipse brought awe-inspiring moments as people gazed upon this rare celestial event, marveling at its ethereal spectacle. Similarly, Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in 1954 exemplify how love can shine like a radiant star amidst tumultuous times. Throughout history, meteor showers have fascinated humanity. Adolf Vollmy's wood engraving transports us back to 1833 when villagers marveled at a meteor storm above their humble abode - a reminder that even ordinary lives can be touched by extraordinary wonders from above. Amongst constellations that grace our night sky, The Plough asterism in Ursa Major stands out with its distinctive pattern while Orion's Belt guides explorers through the vastness of space. Artists too have been inspired by stars' enchanting allure. Vincent Van Gogh immortalized "Starry Night, " an oil on canvas masterpiece depicting swirling skies filled with twinkling stars that ignite our imagination. Venturing further into deep space reveals breathtaking sights such as the Orion Nebula - an interstellar nursery where new they are born - or the Pillars of Creation standing tall amidst cosmic clouds sculpted by stellar winds and radiation. And let us not forget Nebula Sh 2-106 captured brilliantly by Hubble Space Telescope (HST), showcasing vibrant colors dancing across light-years away – reminding us of the boundless beauty that lies beyond our reach.