Vera Collection (#6)

The United States Occupation Of Vera Cruz, Mexico In 1914. From The Year 1914 Illustrated

Like a prison
Mirjam Delrue

Cartoon, Oscar Wilde and William Wilde
Cartoon, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), poet and playwright, comforted by his brother William Wilde (1852-1899) in the face of American criticism of his play, Vera

Vincent Davico and Gwen Price and Mlle Vera Savina
In the Ballroom and the Theatre: Vincent Davico and Gwen Price (dancing at the Waldorf Hotel) and Mlle Vera Savina (wife of Leonide Massine)

Mrs John Lavery as Botticellis Prima Vera at Picture Ball
Hazel Lavery, wife of the painter Sir John Lavery, pictured as La Prima Vera by Botticelli at the Picture Ball, held at the Albert Hall in aid of the Invalid Kitchens of London The ball paid homage

Vera Ellen, film actress Date: 20th century

Suffragette Play An Allegory Vera Wentworth. A one-act play, An Allegory was published in 1913, by the Actresses Franchise League

Suffragettes Chaining to Railings Vera Holme. Shows Vera Holme (1881-1969) with two other suffragettes, probably preparing to chain themselves to the railings

Founders of the Royal Aero Club
The founders of the Royal Aero Club; from left to right are - Mrs Nicholls, the C. S. Rolls and Mr Hedges Butler. Mrs Nicholl was the first woman to be a member of the club

Red flower of an Aloe

The Invincible Armada. Map of Robert Adams. Engraving
" The Invincible Armada. Map of Robert Adams. Engraving by Augustine Ryther in " Expeditions in Anglian, Vera Descriptio" (1588). SPAIN. San Lorenzo de El Escorial

VERA Y ESTACA, Alejo (1834-1923). The Last Days of Numantia. 1880 - 1881. The inhabitants of Numancia killing themselves before the conquest of the Roman army under Scipio Emilianus. Oil on canvas

MADERUELO, Master of (12th century). Wall paintings in the church of Vera Cruz de Maderuelo. 12th c. Romanesque art. Fresco. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum. Proc: SPAIN. Maderuelo. Hermitage of Veracruz

MEXICO: POLITICAL CARTOON. The Gardener. - Get down from there, little brats, the master will see!. Mexican political cartoon about the scramble for the presidency at the time of the Mexican

Vera Le Fleming (born c1901), a child ballet dancer and impersonator, performing in costume in front of a painted backdrop

H. H. Asquith ambushed and captured by Suffragettes, 1908
Illustration showing H.H. Asquith, British Prime Minister, being ambushed and captured by the suffragettes, Miss Jessie Kenney (on left) and Miss Vera Wentworth (on right), as he left Toynbes Hall

View of Vera Cruz, Mexico, Central America
A view of the city of Vera Cruz (Veracruz), Mexico, Central America

Head of Christ, 1525-1528. Artist: Correggio (1489-1534)
Head of Christ, 1525-1528. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Saint Veronica with the Sudarium, c. 1420. Artist: Master of Saint Veronica (active 1395?1420)
Saint Veronica with the Sudarium, c.1420. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The veil of Saint Veronica, 1949. Artist: Mellan, Claude (1598-1688)
The veil of Saint Veronica, 1949. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Vera Fyodorovna Komissarzhevskaya, Russian actress, c1900. Artist: Karl Karlovich Bulla
Vera Fyodorovna Komissarzhevskaya, Russian actress, c1900. Vera Komissarzhevskaya (1864-1910) was the foremost Russian stage actress at the turn of the 20th century

Portrait of the actress of the Imperial theatre Vera Samoylova, 1840s. Artist: Eugene Pluchart
Portrait of the actress of the Imperial theatre Vera Samoylova, 1840s. Pluchart, Eugene (1809-1880). Found in the collection of the State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow

Illustration from the childrens book Top-top-top, by Nikolay Aseyev, 1925. Artist: Vera Yermolayeva
Illustration from the childrens book Top-top-top, by Nikolay Aseyev, 1925. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Vera Komissarzhevskaya, Russian actress, 1900s. Komissarzhevskaya (1864-1910) was the most celebrated Russian actress at the turn of the 20th century

Tbilisi, Georgia - Panoramic view - Bridge over Kura River
Tbilisi, Georgia - Panoramic view - Vera Bridge over Kura River. Date: circa 1910s

Portraits of three members of the Midnight Follies cabaret show at the Hotel Metropole, London, 1922 - Ida Parkinson, Cecile Maule Cole and Vera Lennox Date: 1922

Cortes appointed General as the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz
The Truthful History of the Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Diaz del Castillo. The Council of the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz proposed to appoint of Hernan Cortes as General. Engraving, 1807. Colored

Souvenir Programme for the Home Guard Stand Down concert held at the Royal Albert Hall, London on December 3rd 1944, featuring a glittering array of popular entertainment stars and guests

Cortes destroying his fleet. Engraving
Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Cortes destroying his fleet, moored in the Villa Rica of the Vera Cruz, to prevent defections among his crew. Volume I. Engraving by J

Solomonic column. Santisima y Vera Cruz Sanctuary. Caravaca
Santisima y Vera Cruz Sanctuary (17th and 18th centuries). Detail of a Solomonic column of the temple facade. Caravaca. Region of Murcia. Spain

A Mexican Kitchen, Orizaba, Mexico
A woman sits on the floor of her kitchen in Orizaba, a town situated between Mexico City and Vera Cruz. Date: circa 1895

Vera Brittain / Ziegler
VERA MARY BRITTAIN English writer Date: 1896? - 1970

The happiest new year of all - Music Sheet Cover by Desmond O Connor, Mowriel Watson and Jack Denby, recorded and broadcast by Vera Lynn

YOURS by Jack Sherr and Gonzalo Roig - Music Sheet Cover
YOURS English lyric by Jack Sherr and music by Gonzalo Roig - Music Sheet Cover featured and broadcast by Vera Lynn. An illustration with flowers and a photo/portrait of Vera Lynn Date: circa 1937

I ll make up for Everything by Ross Parker - Music Cover
I ll make up for Everything - Music Sheet Cover, words and music by Ross Parker, featured and broadcast by Vera Lynn. An illustration of hearts

Guerrilla Attack Train
FRENCH EXPEDITION Mexican guerrillas attack a French train on the Vera Cruz railway Date: 1863

Gaby Deslys in Vera Violetta
Gaby Deslys (1884 - 1920), French actress, music hall artiste and sometime lover of King Manuel II of Portugal, pictured in 1912 when she was appearing in Vera Violetta at the Winter Garden Theatre

Vera Lynn shredding her fan mail for the war effort
Vera Lynn, actress and radio star, Sweetheart of the Forces letting a shredding machine eat up her fan mail to aid munition-making in 1942. Date: 1942

Kolynos toothpaste advertisement Vera Lynn
Advertisement for Kolynos dental cream featuring Vera Lynn and her daughter, Virginia. Date: 1948

The Carnival Time cabaret show at the Criterion restaurant
Vera Freeman and the girls in Carnival Time, the cabaret show at the Criterion Restaurant, London (1925) Date: 1925

San Juan de Ulua Fort, Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1908

Administrative building for lighthouses, Veracruz, Mexico
Administrative building for lighthouses (Direccion General de Faros), Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1905

Nursing home in Veracruz, Mexico
Nursing home run by a Spanish charity in the city of Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1910

Floating dock near San Juan Fort, Veracruz, Mexico
Floating dock near San Juan de Ulua Fort, Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1910

Hotel Diligencias, Veracruz, Mexico
View of Hotel Diligencias, Veracruz, Mexico. Date: circa 1920

Sporting & Dramatic News cover - A Better Ole
Front cover of The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News featuring photographs of three stars of the stage in 1917. On the left is Miss Vera Clarke

Pistachio, Pistacia vera.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Spain - Monastery of Vera Cruz from Alcazar
Black and white lantern slide of a large monastery set amongst a vast, flat landscape. Slide number 18 of Box 148 entitled Spain Bull Fighting & Spanish Life Date: circa 1890s

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"Vera: A Timeless Name that Echoes Through History" From Archie Andrews to Peter Brough and Vera Lynn, the name "Vera" has left an indelible mark on various realms. Just like the Pistachio nut tree, known as Pistacia vera, this name is rooted in strength and resilience. During the Second World War, Vera Lynn's voice soared through the airwaves, bringing comfort and hope to millions. Her songs became stars in their own right, reminding us of the power of music during challenging times. In a different spotlight, Vera Vivian captivated audiences with her performances adorned in a stylish cloche hat. She embodied grace and elegance just like The Holy Face itself. On a picturesque day in Brighton back in 1936, Vera Nemchinova rode inside a carriage of the Volks Electric Railway. This moment captured her spirit as she gracefully moved through life like a ballet dancer on stage. At St Marys Home in Felixstowe, another Vera found solace and care. This sanctuary provided warmth akin to being wrapped up tightly by loved ones after enduring hardships. The W. S. P. U Welcome Dinner Released Prisoners celebrated women who fought for equality and justice. Among them was Vera Kholodnaya / Meledin – an emblematic figure who defied societal norms with courage and determination. Fast forward to Crufts 2022; dogs named Vera pranced alongside their owners showcasing loyalty and companionship beyond words can express. Their presence reminded us that even four-legged friends can carry names that resonate deeply within our hearts. Whether it be through historical figures or everyday moments we encounter today, "Vera" continues to weave its way into our lives – leaving behind stories of strength, beauty, resilience, and love for generations to come.