Allan Collection (page 5)

Elizabeth Allan, English actress, 1933. Allan (1908-1990) worked in both the United Kingdom and Hollywood, making about 50 films over more than a quarter of a century

Allan Ramsay, Scottish poet, (1870). Artist: William Howson
Allan Ramsay, Scottish poet, (1870). An engraving of Ramsay (1686-1758) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London, 1870)

Allan Jones, (1907-1992), American actor and singer, 20th century

Exterior of the South Temple, Ebsamboul, Nubia, c1850. Artist: Augustus Butler
Exterior of the South Temple, Ebsamboul, Nubia, c1850. Found in the collection of the British Museum, London

Exterior of the North Temple, Ebsamboul, Nubia, c1850. Artist: Augustus Butler
Exterior of the North Temple, Ebsamboul, Nubia, c1850. Found in the collection of the Schuster Gallery

Temple at Esneh, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: JH Allan
Temple at Esneh, Egypt, 19th century. Hypostyle hall inside the Temple of Khnum at Esna, built in the Ptolemaic period

Edfu Temple, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: AR Grieve
Edfu Temple, Egypt, 19th century. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Interior of the North Temple, Ebsamboul, Nubia, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Augustus Butler
Interior of the North Temple, Ebsamboul, Nubia, Egypt, 19th century

Pyramids of Giza, 1843. Artist: Augustus Butler
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, 1843. The Sphinx is in the foreground. From the collection of the British Museum, London

David Hume, Scottish philosopher, historian and economist, 1837. Portrait made in the 19th century after an 18th century original

Battle of Modder River, 2nd Boer War, 28 November 1899. Men of the 1st Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, equipped with the Lee Metford 10-round magazine rifle

Working Model of a Pelton Turbine, Escher Wyss AG, Ravensburg, 1952. Deutches Museum. Munich. Germany

DORE: THE RAVEN, 1882. Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber doora Perched
DOR: THE RAVEN, 1882. Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door Perched, and sat, and nothing more. Engraving by Gustave Dor, 1882, for an 1884 edition of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Miss Maud Allan as Salome
Miss Maud Allan (1873-1956) actress, dancer and choreographer in the role of Salome - performing at the Varietes, Paris. She designed and often sewed her own costumes, which were creative

EDITORIAL Amy Johnson and her husband Jim Mollison, seen here on their wedding day, 1932. Amy Johnson, 1903 - disappeared 5 January 1941

EDITORIAL Maud Allan, born Beulah Maude Durrant, 1873 - 1956. Canadian pianist-turned-actress, dancer and choreographer. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Edgar Allan Poe, 1809 - 1849. American writer, editor, and literary critic. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Edgar Allen Poe, 1809-1849. American writer; United States of America

Arrival Palestine Mr Anthony Eden escorted Gen
Arrival in Palestine of Mr. Anthony Eden. Mr. Anthony Eden, escorted by Gen. Allan through one of the Australian camps. 1940

Allan Alan Rowe excavations Gezer 1934 Archaeological sites
Allan, Alan Rowes excavations at Gezer. 1934, Archaeological sites, Laborers, Middle East

Y. M. C. A celebration Beit Nabala 21 1944 Military swimming
Y.M.C.A. celebration at Beit Nabala on May 21 1944. Military swimming pool opened by Brig. Gen. Allan, Israel, Bet Nehemyah

descriptive catalogue general collection ancient
A descriptive catalogue of a general collection of ancient and modern engraved gems, cameos as well as intaglios, taken from the most celebrated cabinets in Europe and cast in coloured pastes

Sir William Allan P. R. S. A Hill & Adamson Scottish
Sir William Allan, P.R.S.A; Hill & Adamson (Scottish, active 1843 - 1848); Scotland; 1843 - 1848; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 19.7 x 14 cm (7 3, 4 x 5 1, 2 in.)

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"Allan: A Name Woven into History and Art" From the haunting tales of Edgar Allan Poe to the triumphs of Edinburgh Hibernian FC, the name Allan has left its mark across various realms. Nestled in Henderson Street West, Bridge of Allan, Scotland, this picturesque town resonates with a rich heritage. Embarking on an adventure across the Atlantic? The iconic Allan Line to Canada poster beckons you towards new horizons. Just as Virginia Poe captivated her husband's heart, Edgar Allan Poe's literary genius continues to captivate readers even today. In times of conflict and courage, Antietam witnessed the meeting of minds - Maj. G alongside President Lincoln and renowned detective Allan Pinkerton. Meanwhile, artist Robert Weir Allan immortalized Rosehearty's beauty in his captivating artwork from c1909. The swinging city life came alive on London Life's front cover in 1966 - a testament to how vibrant and dynamic "Allan" can be. And let us not forget The Field of Prestonpans where history unfolded with each step taken by brave souls who fought for their beliefs. As waves crashed against the deck of SS Gallia in 1879, passengers bearing the name "Allan" embarked on journeys filled with hope and anticipation. Through literature, sports teams' victories or scenic landscapes captured by artists' brushes; "Allan" remains etched within our collective memory – a symbol that connects diverse aspects of human experience throughout time.