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Tomboy Collection

"Embracing the Tomboy Spirit: Celebrating Unconventional Women Throughout History" Dorothea Jordan - A trailblazer ahead of her time

Background imageTomboy Collection: Dorothea Jordan - 2

Dorothea Jordan - 2
DOROTHEA JORDAN (nee Bland) actress and mistress of William IV; as Priscilla Tomboy in The Romp a comic opera after Bickerstaffs Love in the city

Background imageTomboy Collection: Dorothea Jordan - 1

Dorothea Jordan - 1
DOROTHEA JORDAN (nee Bland) actress and mistress of William IV; as Priscilla Tomboy in The Romp a comic opera after Bickerstaffs Love in the city Date: 1762 - 1818

Background imageTomboy Collection: Tomboy, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown

Tomboy, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Tomboy, between 1880 and 1899. Photo shows the yacht Tomboy in Newport, Rhode Island, harbor. (Source: C. Ipcar and J. and D. Howard, 2023)

Background imageTomboy Collection: Mada Primavesi (1903-2000), 1912-13 (oil on canvas)

Mada Primavesi (1903-2000), 1912-13 (oil on canvas)
3432901 Mada Primavesi (1903-2000), 1912-13 (oil on canvas) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 149.9x110.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageTomboy Collection: Rosalind, Celia and Touchstone in 'As You Like It'from Childrens Stories from Shakespeare by Edith

Rosalind, Celia and Touchstone in "As You Like It"from Childrens Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit
IL100131 Rosalind, Celia and Touchstone in " As You Like It" from Childrens Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) pub. by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd

Background imageTomboy Collection: Girls: After the morning swim (colour litho)

Girls: After the morning swim (colour litho)
6000836 Girls: After the morning swim (colour litho) by Brundage, Frances (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the morning swim)

Background imageTomboy Collection: May Lillie (b / w photo)

May Lillie (b / w photo)
PNP247852 May Lillie (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: married to General Gordon Pawnee Bill Lillie; born May Mannering)

Background imageTomboy Collection: Poster for Buffalo Bills (1846-1917) Wild West Show

Poster for Buffalo Bills (1846-1917) Wild West Show
PNP247800 Poster for Buffalo Bills (1846-1917) Wild West Show, featuring Annie Oakley (1860-1926) c.1899 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congress)

Background imageTomboy Collection: Martha Jane Cannary (Calamity Jane) (1852-1903) (b / w photo)

Martha Jane Cannary (Calamity Jane) (1852-1903) (b / w photo)
PNP245819 Martha Jane Cannary (Calamity Jane) (1852-1903) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Background imageTomboy Collection: Martha Jane Cannary (Calamity Jane) (1852-1903) dressed in buckskins when serving as a

Martha Jane Cannary (Calamity Jane) (1852-1903) dressed in buckskins when serving as a
PNP245818 Martha Jane Cannary (Calamity Jane) (1852-1903) dressed in buckskins when serving as a scout for General Crook (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageTomboy Collection: Gerry sliding down the banister

Gerry sliding down the banister
Gerry (Geraldine) sliding down the banister. Date: 1940

Background imageTomboy Collection: Hungry Gipsy Girl

Hungry Gipsy Girl
A hungry gipsy tomboy, waiting for her supper beside a campfire cauldron. Date: 1973

Background imageTomboy Collection: Martha Canary (Calamity Jane) c. 1895 (b / w photo)

Martha Canary (Calamity Jane) c. 1895 (b / w photo)
BAL145745 Martha Canary (Calamity Jane) c.1895 (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martha (1852-1903); ); American, out of copyright

Background imageTomboy Collection: Tomboy, Tomboy (Yacht), Harbors, Yachts, 1880

Tomboy, Tomboy (Yacht), Harbors, Yachts, 1880

Background imageTomboy Collection: The three Tom boys

The three Tom boys. Published by L Prang. The three Tom boys. Published by L Prang

Background imageTomboy Collection: Gipsy Child 1973

Gipsy Child 1973
A scruffy gypsy child with rather an angelic face



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"Embracing the Tomboy Spirit: Celebrating Unconventional Women Throughout History" Dorothea Jordan - A trailblazer ahead of her time, this remarkable woman challenged societal norms with her independent spirit and fierce determination. Dorothea Jordan - Defying expectations, she fearlessly pursued a career in acting, captivating audiences with her talent and breaking barriers for future generations. Mada Primavesi (1903-2000), 1912-13 (oil on canvas) - This enchanting portrait captures the essence of a young girl unafraid to challenge traditional gender roles, embracing her tomboy nature with grace and confidence. Rosalind, Celia, and Touchstone in "As You Like It" from Children's Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) pub. By Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. , London (book illustration) - These beloved characters exemplify the strength and resilience of tomboys throughout literature, reminding us that girls can be both adventurous and intelligent. Girls: After the morning swim (colour litho) - In this vibrant depiction of youthful freedom, we witness a group of spirited girls reveling in their tomboyish pursuits without inhibition or restraint. Bonnie Parker posing tough with a gun and cigar, c. 1934 (b/w photo) - Bonnie's rebellious persona challenges conventional notions of femininity as she fearlessly embraces her inner tomboy while defying societal expectations during an era dominated by male outlaws. May Lillie (b/w photo) - With steely determination shining through her eyes, May Lillie embodies the spirit of adventure associated with being a tomboy; unafraid to take risks or explore new horizons. Poster for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show featuring daring cowgirls challenging gender stereotypes head-on.