Wife Collection (#98)

The reason why I took to wearing kilts (colour photo)
3093082 The reason why I took to wearing kilts (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reason why I took to wearing kilts)

Wife sewing patch onto her husbands trousers (colour litho)
3093063 Wife sewing patch onto her husbands trousers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wife sewing patch onto her husbands trousers)

Yea, verily, thou art Odysseus, illustration from The Story of Greece
3082569 Yea, verily, thou art Odysseus, illustration from The Story of Greece, 1930s (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

How to keep husbands at home, nights (colour litho)
3104936 How to keep husbands at home, nights (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to keep husbands at home, nights)

Monumental Brass Rubbing, Quatremayn family
Monumental Brass Rubbing, Thomas Quatremayn (Quarterman), his wife and their son Thomas, and Thomass widow, Thame, Oxfordshire. 1396

Monumental Brass Rubbing, Thomas and Anne Broke
Monumental Brass Rubbing, Thomas Broke and his wife Anne (nee Bulstrode), Ewelme, Oxfordshire. 1518

Monumental Brass Rubbing, Edward and Dorothy Wotton
Monumental Brass Rubbing, Sir Edward Wotton and his wife Dorothy, Boughton Malherbe, Kent. Sir Edward Wotton (1489-1551) was Treasurer of Calais and a privy councillor to King Edward VI of England

Monumental Brass Rubbing, John and Maud Pecock (Pecok, Peacock), St Michaels Church, St Albans, Hertfordshire. circa 1380

Monumental Brass Rubbing, Isabel Bernardston
Monumental Brass Rubbing, Isabel, wife of Roger Bernardston, Great Coates, Lincolnshire. circa 1420

The Minister of Italy and His Family in the Courtyard of the Italian Legation in Beijing (colour litho)
2798335 The Minister of Italy and His Family in the Courtyard of the Italian Legation in Beijing (colour litho) by Beltrame

Joan, Countess of Kent, wife of Edward The Black Prince (coloured engraving)
2797139 Joan, Countess of Kent, wife of Edward The Black Prince (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan, Countess of Kent)

The Happy Couple (colour litho)
2809062 The Happy Couple (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The happy couple)

Viscountess Clive (Vida Cuthbert, 1910 - 2003), wife of Viscount Clive who she married in 1934. Lady Clive was President of the Red Cross for the county of Montgomeryshire. 1942

King Alfred when sheltered by the neat herds wife abused for letting her cakes burn (engraving)
2808203 King Alfred when sheltered by the neat herds wife abused for letting her cakes burn (engraving) by English School

Theron Saville and his wife (engraving)
2808029 Theron Saville and his wife (engraving) by Dielman, Frederick (1847-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theron Saville and his wife.); © Look and Learn

Man returning home (chromolitho)
964515 Man returning home (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man returning home.); © Look and Learn

Front cover, The World & His Wife, A Monthly Journal for the Home. 1904

After celebrating their wedding on an airplane, two young Americans also wanted to try... (colour litho)
2783546 After celebrating their wedding on an airplane, two young Americans also wanted to try... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Les Fetes Du Mariage Chez Les Dayaks (engraving)
2783355 Les Fetes Du Mariage Chez Les Dayaks (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Fetes Du Mariage Chez Les Dayaks)

Moeurs De L Inde (engraving)
2783217 Moeurs De L Inde (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moeurs De L Inde. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 3 November 1878.); © Look and Learn

King George III, Queen Charlotte and their six daughters
Silhouette, King George III, Queen Charlotte and their six daughters

A farewell drink in Ancient Greece (chromolitho)
2782925 A farewell drink in Ancient Greece (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A farewell drink in Ancient Greece)

Harmony before Matrimony, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 25th October 1805
2491019 Harmony before Matrimony, pub. Hannah Humphrey, 25th October 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young woman plays a harp)

Married, litho by Thomas Fairland (1804-52), published by Ackermann and Co
1764004 Married, litho by Thomas Fairland (1804-52), published by Ackermann and Co. 1840 (colour litho) by Absolon, John (1815-95); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The Wedding Breakfast, 1862 (oil on panel)
1763989 The Wedding Breakfast, 1862 (oil on panel) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

The New Man by Albert Hall and Orlando Powell
Promotional music sheet for The New Man music hall song of 1895 by Albert Hall and Orlando Powell and sung by Walter Munroe

Doras Waltz and Doras Song
Promotional music sheet for Doras Waltz and Doras Song, composer unknown. Based on David Copperfield Charles Dickens novel of 1850

The children could not sleep, from Hansel and Gretel published by Blackie & Son Limited
2637827 The children could not sleep, from Hansel and Gretel published by Blackie & Son Limited, c.1940 (colour litho) by Adams

Margaret Ethel MacDonald, Ramsey MacDonald and children
Margaret Ethel MacDonald, Ramsey MacDonald and two of their children. 1910

Dr Charles Barber as Mr Micawber and Miss Hellier as Mrs Micawber, April 1936, in a scene from the Charles Dickens novel, David Copperfield. 1936

The Return from the Continent, or The Family Puzzled, pub. 1835 (hand coloured etching)
2636953 The Return from the Continent, or The Family Puzzled, pub. 1835 (hand coloured etching) by Phillips, John (1800-74); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Reservists Farewell by Ralph Hedley
A colour illustration from The Illustrated London News portraying a Boer War reservist soldier saying goodbye to his wife and child at a railway station. 1900

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert near Windsor Castle
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert enjoying a country walk near Windsor Castle. circa 1840s

The Artists Studio, La Vielle Chapelle, La Boissiere, Chateauden, c
2627048 The Artists Studio, La Vielle Chapelle, La Boissiere, Chateauden, c.1909 (oil on canvas) by Belleroche, Albert de (1864-1944); 76.2x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Common Council Man of Candlestick Ward, and his Wife, on a Visit to Mr
2646255 A Common Council Man of Candlestick Ward, and his Wife, on a Visit to Mr. Deputy - at his Modern Built Villa near Clapham, pub

King Charles I taking leave of his family. 1649

Emigration - A 12 Months Residence. 19th century

Lady Randolph Churchill
Jennie Spencer-Churchill (1854 - 1921), mother of Winston Churchill and wife of the Tory politician Randolph Churchill. Chairwoman of the American Hospital-Ship fund. Date: 1899

Lady Rose Leveson-Gower with her children
Lady Rose Leveson-Gower, the sister of H.R.H. The Duchess of York, with her two children, Granville and Mary. She was the second daughter of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore

The Marchioness of Downshire, nee Miss Evelyn Foster, wife of the 6th Marquis of Downshire. Date: 1901

The Marchioness of Downshire, the wife of the 6th Marquess who had the dual roles or Hereditary Constable of Hillsborough Fort, Co

Lady Downshire, nee Miss Evelyn Foster, the second wife of the 6th Marquess of Downshire. Date: 1909

Evelyn Dove by Macari (Italy). Evelyn Dove (1902-1987) London-born singer & actress. Mixed race daughter of a Sierra Leone barrister & his English wife

Evelyn Dove (1902-1987) London-born singer & actress. Mixed race daughter of a Sierra Leone barrister & his English wife. Trained at the Royal Academy of Music (1917-1919)

Bystanders on the Riviera - E. G. Oakley Beuttler & wife
Wing-Commander aand Mrs E. G. Oakley-Beuttler enjoying the Riviera sunshine in Cannes. Beuttler was a humorous artist and regular contributor to The Bystander magazine. Date: 1931

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"Wife: A Journey Through History and Art" From the captivating allure of Anne Boleyn to the visionary leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, wives have played significant roles throughout history. In Francis Davis Millet's masterpiece "Between Two Fires, " we witness the strength and resilience of a wife amidst turmoil. Love transcends boundaries, as seen in the enchanting bond between George Harrison and Patti Boyd. Their love story echoes through time, reminding us that true companionship knows no limits. Even in exile, Leon Trotsky found solace in his wife's unwavering support. In Mexico, their partnership defied adversity and stood as a testament to unyielding devotion. Humor intertwines with love when we think of George Formby's comedic charm. His wife was not only his muse but also his biggest fan - a reminder that laughter can be an essential ingredient in any marriage. Ancient wisdom speaks volumes through the Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement. Here we find guidance on loyalty and commitment from generations past, reminding us that marital vows transcend time itself. Egyptian art immortalizes Nefertiti alongside Akhenaten, showcasing their shared power and influence. Their union symbolizes equality within marriage - a concept ahead of its time. During World War I, Wrights Coal Tar Soap became synonymous with cleanliness for soldiers fighting on distant shores. Behind every soldier stood a devoted wife who longed for their safe return – her unwavering support providing comfort during uncertain times. The iconic Nefertiti bust stands as an emblematic representation of beauty and grace throughout history. As Queen consort to Pharaoh Akhenaten, she exemplifies how wives can shape nations with their elegance and intelligence. Empress Theodora left an indelible mark on Ravenna's Byzantine Empire through her political acumen and compassion for those less fortunate than herself.