Wallace Collection (#6)

Nellie Wallace / Signed
NELLIE WALLACE (Eleanor Jane Liddy) Music hall entertainer Date: 1870 - 1948

Trial of William Wallace
SIR WILLIAM WALLACE Scottish patriot and leader of revolt is tried before Edward I at Westminster Hall

Wallace Hume Carothers (1896-1937) in the laboratory. Discovered of nylon while working for Dupont Company, 1927. American industrial chemist. Courtesy Du Pont Company

William Wallace, c1270-1305, (c1880). Sir William Wallace (c1270- 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th

Wallace rejects the English proposals, 1297 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Wallace rejects the English proposals, 1864. William Wallace, (c1270-1305)) rejects the English proposals, carried by two Dominican monks

The Bishop of Durhams Charge at Falkirk, 22 July 1298, (c1880). The Battle of Falkirk took place on 22 July 1298, and was one of the major battles in the First War of Scottish Independence

George Washington, c1796. Artist: Ellen Sharples
George Washington, c1796. After commanding the American Revolutionary army to victory over the British in the American War of Independence

Portrait of Sir William Wallace, from an old wood block, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Portrait of Sir William Wallace, from an old wood block, c1860, (c1860). Sir William Wallace (died 1305) a Scottish knight who became one of the leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence

Wallace Beery (1885-1949), American actor, c1930s-c1940s. A star of many silent Hollywood films, the arrival of sound saw Beery as one of the victims of the wholesale studio purge

William Hervey Lamme Wallace, American soldier, (1872). Artist: John A O Neill
William Hervey Lamme Wallace, American soldier, (1872). Wallace (1821-1862) was considered by Ulyssess Grant to be one of the Unions greatest generals in the American Civil War

Wallace Beery, American actor, 1934-1935. Beery won a Best Actor Oscar in 1931 for his performance in The Champ. He is shown here playing the role of Pancho Villa in Viva Villa! (1934)

Alfred Russell Wallace, Welsh naturalist, c1895. Wallace (1823-1913) formulated a theory of evolution independently of Charles Darwin

Alfred Russell Wallace, Welsh-born British naturalist, c1900. Wallace (1823-1913) independently arrived at a theory of evolution similar to that of Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) English traveller and naturalist. Together with Alfred Russell Wallace, Bates set out to explore the Amazon in 1848

Satirical advertisement for Copes Tobaccos, c1890s. Artist: John Wallace
Satirical advertisement for Copes Tobaccos, c1890s. During the 1890s Copes Tobaccos commissioned a series of political prints from artist John Wallace, who drew carttons as George Pipeshank

CM20 3656 Wilson, Wallace, Jaguar Mk2
Wilson, Wallace, Jaguar Mk2, Jaguar Classic Challenge, Silverstone Classic, July 2017, Silverstone, 60s cars, Chris McEvoy, circuit racing, cjm-photography, Classic Racing Cars, competition

The Four Just Men
Promotional postcard showing The Four Just Men from the story by Edgar Wallace for J. Bannister Howards Company touring to the Opera House in Northampton. There are two press quotes on the reverse

The Flying Squad by Edgar Wallace. First produced at the New Theatre in Oxford on 5th March 1928 and later produced by M Barry O Brien at the Lyceum Theatre, London on 7th June 1928

The Apple of Eden, by G Carlton Wallace, a romantic play first produced at the Elephant and Castle, London, August 1910, then the Princes Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, April 1912

Ben Hur, by William Young, after Lew Wallace
Ben Hur, a play by William Young, after the novel by Lew Wallace (1880). First produced in England at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, April 1902

The Calendar by Edgar Wallace - scene in the Stewards Room, where a jockey is speaking to five men. First produced at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, and Wyndhams Theatre, London. Date: 1929

Music cover, Make it a Party, by Raymond Wallace
Music cover, Make it a Party, words and music by Raymond Wallace, featured by Stanelli and his Stag Party. 1935

The American actress Dorothy Dickson reveals the mystery of how to wear lovely clothes, London, 1926. All frocks desinged by the fashion house of Larue

Pierce Egans Anecdotes: lion killing dogs in Warwick
Colour plate The fight between the lion Wallace and the dogs Tinker and Ball in the factory yard in the town of Warwick from Pierce Egans anecdotes of the turf, the chase, the ring and the stage

Captain Euan Wallace by Sirra
Captain David Euan Wallace (1892 - 1941), British conservative politician and briefly, Minister of Transport during World War II

Wallace Cave, Hawthornden (1840). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1840

Donald Mackenzie Wallace, English civil servant and writer
Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace (1841-1919), English civil servant, newspaper editor and foreign correspondent. circa 1900s

Fantastic Adventures - Outlaw Queen of Venus
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, February 1944, featuring the story Outlaw Queen of Venus by Wallace West. Woman in red suit rides a white horse. A group of men standing in front of her. Date: 1944

Music cover, Jig-Saw! Albert de Courvilles 10th Hippodrome Revue, Selection arranged by Henri Juxon, music by F W Chappelle. 1920

Francis Baron Grenfell
FRANCIS WALLACE, first baron GRENFELL : distinguished soldier who fought valiantly mostly in Africa against the Zulus and other natives. Date: 1841 - 1925

Frances Dunlop
Mrs FRANCES ANNE WALLACE DUNLOP Scottish lady, associate of the poet Robert Burns Date: 1730 - 1815

Wallace Beery (1885 - 1949), American film actor

Wallace Fountain, Paris
A French workman drinks water at a Wallace fountain in Paris. Date: 1889

Costume / Richard Wallace
Art Connoisseur Richard Wallace wears a top hat, lounging jacket, pale grey trousers which appear to be strapped under the instep, a pale waistcoat & necktie. Date: 1873

Edgar Wallace - ILZ 1932
Edgar Wallace (1875 - 1932) English writer of popular thrillers 1932

Lew Wallace - Sarony Photo
General Lew Wallace (Lewis Wallace) (1827 - 1905) American soldier and writer, best known for his novel, Ben-Hur (1880)

Houghton / Hope 6
rev Barrett & spirit : Mr Hudson & Thurston : Stainton Moses & spirit : Alfred Russel Wallace & ma : W Arbuthnot etc :John Beattie : Mr Glendinning Geo. Sutherland : Dr Thomson Date: 1882

Edgar Wallace - HMG Wilson
Edgar Wallace (1875 - 1932) English writer of popular thrillers 1929

Music cover, Lurline Quadrille from Wallaces opera, by Charles D Albert. circa 1850

Edgar Wallace entertains a few of his acquaintance 1929
Cartoon by H.M.Bateman, showing businessmen acting in a non Professional manner, probably depicting one of Edgar Wallaces (British author), crime books that he wrote at the time? Date: 1929

The Village Blacksmith by G Carlton Wallace
The Village Blacksmith by G. Carlton Wallace. First produced Theatre Royal, Bury, 20th February 1903 and Theatre Royal, Stratford, 1st August 1904. Date: circa 1904

The Terror by Edgar Wallace
Promotional postcard for The Terror by Edgar Wallace. First produced Winter Garden, New Brighton, 21st February, and Lyceum, 11th May 1927

Soldier Boy by Rida Johnson and Edgar Wallace
Promotional postcard for Soldier Boy by Rida Johnson Young and Edgar Wallace; music Sigmund Romberg. First produced in England by Albert de Courville at the Princes Theatre, Manchester

You cant do that there ere - Music Sheet Cover, the Marvellous comdey fox-trot song hit, written an composed by Jack Rolls and Raymond Wallace and featured with great success by Jack Payne

On The Spot by Edgar Wallace
Promotional postcard for On The Spot by Edgar Wallace. First produced at Wyndhams Theatre, 2nd April 1930. Edgar Wallaces Play about Chicago The Play America Banned

Christmas is Come 1850
Music sheet called Christmas is Come, from a bound volume A Holiday Book for Christmas and the New Year, words by Albert Smith and music by W.V. Wallace. Date: 1850

Entomological Specimens from the Wallace Collection
Display showing differences in colouring between male and female butterflies of the same species. Wallace believed that males fight to compete for females but that female choice was not a factor

Wallaces Long armed beetle
Euchirus longimanus, a long armed scarab beetle collected by Wallace in Amboyna, the Molucca Islands, Indonesia

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"Wallace: A Name Carved in History and Legends" Step into the realm of Sir William Wallace, a Scottish hero whose bravery echoes through time. Born in Lanark, Scotland, this valiant warrior led his countrymen against English oppression during the Battle of Stirling Bridge. In tribute to his legacy, a magnificent statue stands tall in Aberdeen, immortalizing William Wallace's unwavering spirit. Just as he fought for freedom on the battlefield, so did General Lew Wallace captivate readers with his epic novel "Ben-Hur, " particularly its thrilling chariot race scene. But it's not just historical figures that bear this illustrious name. The Blackpool FC football team of 1936 displayed their prowess under the banner of Wallace. Their victories echoed throughout stadiums and brought joy to fans far and wide. Beyond warriors and athletes lies artistry captured by Charles Darwin's portrait painted by Collier in 1881. This masterpiece showcases Darwin's intellect while reminding us that even great minds like him are part of the tapestry woven by Wallaces. Venturing further into picturesque landscapes, we stumble upon Crickhowell in Powys, Mid Wales—a charming street adorned with shops bustling with life. Here is where everyday people bearing the name Wallace create their own stories amidst a backdrop of beauty. In another realm altogether exists Edgar Wallace—the renowned author who mesmerized audiences through film adaptations of his gripping novels. His captivating storytelling transported viewers to worlds unknown yet strangely familiar. An enigmatic figure emerges—Ar Wallace—an anonymous photographer capturing moments frozen in time forevermore. Through their lens, they reveal hidden wonders like Rhacophorus tree frogs perched delicately on leaves—an enchanting glimpse into nature's marvels. Lastly, let us remember Henry Wallace's presidential campaign slogan from 1948—a call for progressiveness that resonated deeply within hearts across America during those turbulent times. From heroes to artists; from sports to science.