Strickland Collection (#2)

Portrait of a Lurgan Volunteer (1780). Lowry, Strickland 1737-c.1785. Date: 1780

PHILADELPHIA: STREET, 1811. North Second Street and its Associations, with a view of Christ Church, built between 1727 and 1754, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

WILLIAM STRICKLAND (1787?-1854). American engraver, architect and engineer. Painting by John Neagle

Enema syringe, circa 1840 C018 / 0376
Nineteenth century enema, made from pewter, by Strickland in Bristol, England. The enema is a medical procedure whereby fluid is introduced to the rectum and colon via the anus

American doctor. Sheppard puts a headlock on trainer George Strickland during his wrestling career. Photographed 1969
SAMUEL HOLMES SHEPPARD (1923-1970). American doctor. Sheppard puts a headlock on trainer George Strickland during his wrestling career. Photographed 1969

CUSTOM HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA. The Second Bank of the United States, later called the Old Custom House, located on lower Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvanica

BURNT U. S. CAPITOL, 1814. The U. S. Capitol after the burning of Washington, D. C
BURNT U.S. CAPITOL, 1814. The U.S. Capitol after the burning of Washington, D.C. by the British in 1814: aquatint engraving by William Strickland after George Munger, c1815

Theatre, Maughams, The Moon And Sixpence 1925, Nerman
Eileen Sharp as Ata, the native girl, and Henry Ainley as Charles Strickland, in Somerset Maughams The Moon And Sixpence. Although and excellent play

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Strickland: Lady Marguerite's Fascination with Extinct Species" In 1935, Lady Marguerite Strickland embarked on a remarkable journey into the world of extinct creatures. Collaborating with renowned paleontologist Stewart Banks, she delved into the enigmatic realm of forgotten species, unearthing astonishing discoveries that would captivate generations to come. Among their most intriguing finds were the skull, jaw, and sclerotic bones of the dodo - a bird lost to time but immortalized in history. Through meticulous examination, they presented upper and lower views as well as a side view of this majestic creature's skull. A wood engraving by Roelandt Saverys further brought forth its magnificence. Accompanied by her loyal Alsation dog named Saxon, Lady Marguerite ventured deeper into unraveling nature's secrets. She unveiled a facsimile picture by Roelandt depicting another elusive dodo specimen. The image served as a testament to her unwavering dedication in preserving these vanishing wonders. Not stopping at just one extinct species, Lady Marguerite and Banks also studied the tibia and metatarsus of Rodrigues - an island once teeming with life now forever silent. They meticulously examined craniums and sternums from this long-lost land. Comparisons between metatarsus bones revealed fascinating connections between the dodo and various pigeons – distant relatives sharing an ancient lineage. These revelations shed light on evolutionary paths intertwined across time. As we gaze upon these remnants from centuries past – be it the metatarsus bones of the dodo or those belonging to crowned pigeons – we are reminded that our planet holds countless mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Lady Marguerite Strickland’s tireless efforts have left an indelible mark on scientific exploration; her legacy lives on through these extraordinary findings.