Aunt Collection

I Make Myself Known to My Aunt. Etching from David Copperfield, c1840-1880, (1923). Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
I Make Myself Known to My Aunt. Etching from David Copperfield, 1840-1880, (1923). David Copperfield is the eighth novel by Charles Dickens

Dickens / D. Copperfield
David arrives at the home of his aunt, Betsy Trotwood

AUSTEN: PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Mrs. Long and her nieces. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1894 edition of Jane Austens novel Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813

DICKENS: DAVID COPPERFIELD. I make myself known to my aunt. Wood engraving from a 19th-century American edition of Charles Dickens David Copperfield

Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family
Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg (1884-1966), fourth and youngest daughter of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh and his wife, Maria Alexandrovna (later Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg)

Little Jack Jelf was Put on the Shelf - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A sobbing medieval child has been punished by his uncle for not being able to spell the word pie, to the horror of his aunt, Mrs Grace. The punishment involves sitting on the kitchen shelf

AUSTEN: PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Mrs. Long and her nieces. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1894 edition of Jane Austens novel Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813

Advert / Pancake Mix 1931
Aunt Jemimas Pancake Mix for tender, fluffy pancakes

David And His Great Aunt. Frontispiece By William Rainey From The Book David Copperfield By Charles Dickens

Ten-year old Pat Glover and and sister Jacqueline, two, enjoy the view from Canterbury Heights, Liverpool, with their Aunt. 27th May 1966

Some of the family of Rod Stewart at his home in Windsor, Berkshire. Elsie Stewart, Edna Hayward (Rods aunt) and Joseph Stewart. 25th July 1975

Mother, son and Aunt pop into the While U Wait Studios, Wellington Terrace Promenade, Blackpool and have their portrait taken seated around an elaborate crescent moon prop! Date: circa 1930s

Did you look left and right back there?
Peet van den Berg

The Lady Elphinstone, D. C. V. O
A portrait photograph of Mary Frances Buller-Fullerton-Elphinstone, the maternal aunt and godparent of Queen Elizabeth II. Date: circa 1940s

A summer paddle on the beach at Bournemouth
A Mother, her daughter and two of her sisters/Aunts going for a summer paddle at the British coastal seaside resort of Bournemouth, Dorset..ng in the Date: circa 1920s

Esther Bruce at the launch of Aunt Esther's Story. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother

Princess Mary (1897 - 1965), third child and only daughter of George V and Queen Mary at the age of thirteen. Born at Sandringham

Great Aunt Family Old Age Circa 1850 Die Urgrosstante
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"If you please, aunt, I am your nephew"
1192269 "If you please, aunt, I am your nephew". by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Copperfield published by George G Harrap & Co Ltd)

Mr. F.s Aunt. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Little Dorrit, from The Testimonial Edition
1000839 Mr. F.'s Aunt. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens novel Little Dorrit, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910. by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection

Clothes Sales with Family Chat!
Ali Khataw

On May 1st, 1843 English Academic painter and illustrator John Callcott Horsley designed the first commercially produced and printed Christmas card

Illustration for David Copperfield (engraving)
3099592 Illustration for David Copperfield (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for David Copperfield)

A Son and Heir (engraving)
668358 A Son and Heir (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Son and Heir. Illustration for John Leechs Pictures of Life and Character (c 1890)

"Madame Leroux";By Francis Eleanor Trollope. "Good-bye Aunt Charlotte, "said Mildred, 1890
" Madame Leroux" ; By Francis Eleanor Trollope. " Good-bye Aunt Charlotte, " said Mildred, 1890

Carriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Queen Victorias coronation parade
6338988 Carriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Queen Victorias coronation parade by British School, (19th century); (add.info)

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, 1560 / 65
Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, 1560/65

Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon
5308653 Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

Portrait and gravestone of George Elliots aunt (Elizabeth Evans), the inspiration for characters in her novel Adam Bede
5999729 Portrait and gravestone of George Elliots aunt (Elizabeth Evans), the inspiration for characters in her novel Adam Bede (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Twins (colour litho)
6032789 Twins (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twins. Advertising material for Swee Home Soap)

Livingstones Servant Chumah and his Aunt (engraving)
663939 Livingstones Servant Chumah and his Aunt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Livingstones Servant Chumah and his Aunt)

Comic postcard, Woman reading aunts letter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman, baby and station porter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl visits Egyptian exhibition Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Aunt Matilda bathing in the sea in an inflatable ring Date: 20th century

Olga Knipper-Chekhova (1868-1959), Russian theatre actress (b / w photo)
3103015 Olga Knipper-Chekhova (1868-1959), Russian theatre actress (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olga Knipper-Chekhova (1868-1959)

An Anti-Canine Protest (engraving)
1614369 An Anti-Canine Protest (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Anti-Canine Protest)

Carriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, was uncle to Queen Victoria, and Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel

Carriage of the Duke of Sussex in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, uncle to Queen Victoria, in Queen Victorias coronation parade. With escort of Life Guards, grooms in livery, carriage drawn by six bay horses

Sitting against a stone wall on a pebbly beach
Mother, daughter and (possibly) Grandmother sitting on a pebble beach against a stone wall with a small black pet dog. Date: circa 1930s

At my Aunts (oil on panel)
MIB162895 At my Aunts (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 46x37 cm; Private Collection; eWhitford Fine Art, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (oil on panel)
696638 Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); 68x104.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Summertime, (oil on canvas)
658310 Summertime, (oil on canvas) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); 63.5x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Summertime. Alfred C. Weatherstone (1888-1929). Oil on canvas

Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon
5308654 Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

Mother and Aunt Louisa from The Leprecauns Shoes. 1928

Poitiers, France - French Family Group Photograph. Date: circa 1909

The informal umbrella. A gentleman grabs the hand of a young lady and kisses her, while using his umbrella to prevent her aunt and chaperone from seeing it

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Aunt, a cherished bond that transcends time and generations. From the pages of Dickens' David Copperfield to Austen's Pride & Prejudice, the role of an aunt is celebrated in literature as a guiding presence. In Hablot Knight Browne's etching from David Copperfield, we witness the moment when a young protagonist makes himself known to his beloved aunt, forging a connection that will shape his life. The influence of an aunt extends beyond fiction. Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg surrounded by her family showcases the warmth and love shared within this special relationship. Just like in the Victorian nursery rhyme illustration 'Little Jack Jelf was Put on the Shelf, ' where an aunt's care offers comfort and protection. In Brandon Thomas' play Charleys Aunt, we see how mistaken identities can lead to hilarious situations, reminding us that laughter often accompanies our interactions with loved ones. And who could forget those moments when our well-meaning aunts remind us to look left and right before crossing? Aunties hold a place not only in our hearts but also in advertising history - as seen in the 1931 Pancake Mix advert where they serve up delicious treats with love and expertise, and are there for us during joyous occasions or simply enjoying a summer paddle at Bournemouth beach. Whether it be through frontispieces like William Rainey's depiction of David and his great aunt from Charles Dickens' masterpiece or even historical figures such as The Lady Elphinstone D. C. V. O. , whose grace inspires admiration - these glimpses into the world of 'aunt-hood' remind us of their unwavering support throughout our lives. So let us celebrate these remarkable women who bring love, guidance, laughter, pancakes, and unforgettable memories into our lives – for they are more than just relatives; they are pillars of strength wrapped in unconditional affection.