Bess Collection

ELIZABETH TALBOT (c1527-1608). Known as Bess of Hardwick. Countess of Shrewsbury. Oil on canvas, 17th century, by an unknown artist after a portrait of c1590

Musket & Rifles 1800
Muzzle loading musket and rifles A. Brown Bess & bayonet B. Brunswick rifle C. Enfield rifle & bayonet

Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603). Queen of England and Ireland. The Virgin Queen. Portrait. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Eliz Ctess Shrewsbury
ELIZABETH, countess of SHREWSBURY, known as Bess of Hardwick : four times married, keeper of Mary queen of Scots, benefactress. with her autograph

Richard (Dick) Turpin
The daring highwayman who made a dash from London to York, riding his mare, Black Bess

Turpins Last Ride / Silk
Dick Turpins last ride to York and the death of his Bonnie Black Bess

Cig. Card / Dick Turpin
Dick Turpin & Black Bess

Dick Turpin (1706-1739) English robber and highwayman. 19th century (colour-printed wood engraving)
531485 Dick Turpin (1706-1739) English robber and highwayman. 19th century (colour-printed wood engraving); (add.info.: Subject of many romantic stories especially that of his ride to York on his)

Three old women Kate, Nan and Bess drinking gin punch and flip in a tavern
FLO4718111 Three old women Kate, Nan and Bess drinking gin punch and flip in a tavern. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Mrs. W. Russell Shepherd
A portrait watercolour painting of a young woman, identified as Mrs. W. Russell Shepherd, casually seated on a low surface, wearing a stripe patterned dress. Date: circa 1921

Enery
A watercolour portrait painting of Enery, a young red haired boy wearing a purple neck scarf, he is carrying a handbasket, brimming with pink roses, a bouquet of which is held in his other hand

My Son
A portrait ivory painting of a young boy standing proudly, identified as the son of the artist, Bess Norriss Tait. Date: circa 1918

Fed Up
A portrait painting of a young woman who looks rather fed up, with her little girl sat on her lap. Date: circa 1917

Fashionable Lady
A portrait painting of a fashionable lady wearing a green jacket with blue skirt and feathered hat, with her arms held on her hips. Date: circa 1916

The Gipsy
A portrait painting of a Gypsy woman, wearing a coat and hat. Date: circa 1915

Struth
A watercolour painting, showing an exasperated looking woman, with her two children, one is asleep on her lap. Date: circa 1922

The Chinese Costume
A watercolour portrait of a young boy, reclined on a chaise lounge, wearing a Chinese costume. Date: circa 1922

The Misses Pounds
A watercolour group portrait of two similarly dressed women, one seated, one standing. Date: circa 1922

Cherry Boy
A miniature portrait painting of a young boy, with medium length hair, holding some cherries. Date: circa 1922

Bust of Bess Norriss
A bronze bust portrait of Australian artist, Elizabeth May Norriss, later Bess Norriss Tait, 1878-1939. She was a specialist in watercolour and miniature painting

Dick Turpin almost certainly a different version of the story. The central image shows Turpin, aghast, as Black Bess, who has carried him to York, is carried dead on a stretcher

Ruby Elzy in Porgy and Bess, 1935 (oil on cardboard)
3745708 Ruby Elzy in Porgy and Bess, 1935 (oil on cardboard) by Sudeikin, Sergei Yurevich (1882-1946); 70.8x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bess asked if he were asleep (colour litho)
2794858 Bess asked if he were asleep (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bess asked if he were asleep)

Exhibition of Sporting and Other Dogs (engraving)
2773635 Exhibition of Sporting and Other Dogs (engraving) by Clayton, B. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition of Sporting and Other Dogs)

Bess asked if he we asleep
908929 Bess asked if he we asleep by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); (add.info.: The Household of Sir Thomas More published by J M Dent 1906); English, out of copyright

The World Went Very Well Then, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1624717 The World Went Very Well Then, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The World Went Very Well Then, by Walter Besant)

In the Jotunheim, the Bessegg, near Gjendesheim (b / w photo)
1056662 In the Jotunheim, the Bessegg, near Gjendesheim (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Jotunheim, the Bessegg, near Gjendesheim)

The World Went Very Well Then, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1624555 The World Went Very Well Then, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The World Went Very Well Then, by Walter Besant)

SEALYHAM / BESS BACH
BESS BACH One of the first sealyhams to be exhibited at the Kennel Club Show in 1910. Date: 1913

Elisabeth Foster, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Elisabeth Foster, (1933). Portrait of early female British novelist Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1759-1824)

Mother and Daughter (Bess and Ciss) at Weymouth - July, 1928. Date: 1928

An Autumn Portrait, c1910. Artist: Bess Norriss
An Autumn Portrait, c1910. From The Studio Volume 72. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1917-18]

Elizabeth Talbot, Countess Of Shrewsbury, C. 1521 - 1608, Known As Bess Of Hardwick. After A Contemporary Work

"Old Brown Bess". Regulation Muskets And Socket Bayonet. From The British Army: Its Origins
" Old Brown Bess". Regulation Muskets And Socket Bayonet. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Elizabeth I 1533-1603 Queen Of England 1558-1603 From Old Englands Worthies By Lord Brougham And Others Published London Circa 1880 s

Elizabeth I (1533-1603). Queen of England and Ireland (1558-1603). Portrait (1558). Anonymous. National Portrait Gallery. Washington DC. United States

Porgy and Bess Mus Sheet
A fine item of period artwork depicts the opera which, though not successful at first, eventually achieved immense popular acclaim as Americas greatest opera. Date: first performed 1935

Bugatti Type 18 Black Bess 5-litre

Elizabethan Pageant, Olympia, London
Elizabethan Pageant in the Royal Naval & Military Tournament at Olympia, London. The Call to Arms, a display showing the uniforms and accoutrements of the age of Queen Bess. Date: 1912

HOUDINI SEANCE, 1936. Bess Houdini conducting a seance, her final attempt to reach the spirit of her dead husband, Harry Houdini. Photograph, 31 October 1936

James Watts (1736-1819) prototype steam engine Old Bess c1778. In this engine, which was erected at the Soho works, Birmingham, England, in 1777-1778

Dick Turpin (1706-1739) English robber and highwayman. Subject of many romantic stories especially that of his ride to York on his mare Black Bess

Bull in Levantine naturalistic style from Abrigo Mas d en Ramon d en Bess󮠍 esolithic art. Cave. SPAIN. Montblanc. Conca de Barberࠒ egional Museum. Proc: SPAIN. Montblanc

SPAIN. Montblanc. Mas d en Ramon d en Bess󠓨elter
SPAIN. Montblanc. Mas d en Ramon d en Bess󠓨 elter. Zoomorphic figures in Levantine naturalistic style. Mesolithic art. Cave

33rd President of the United States. With his wife Bess on their wedding day, 28 June 1919, at Independence, Missouri
HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972). 33rd President of the United States. With his wife Bess on their wedding day, 28 June 1919, at Independence, Missouri

Steuben Glass bowl engraved with a design by Sidney Waugh, presented as a wedding gift to Elizabeth II by President
STEUBEN GLASS BOWL, 1947. Steuben Glass bowl engraved with a design by Sidney Waugh, presented as a wedding gift to Elizabeth II by President Harry Truman and his wife, Bess, 1947

33rd President of the United States. As U. S. Senator from Missouri, at home with his wife, Bess, July 1944
HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972). 33rd President of the United States. As U.S. Senator from Missouri, at home with his wife, Bess, July 1944

HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972). Thirty-third President of the United States. Truman, with his wife Bess and daughter Margaret behind him

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"Bess of Hardwick: A Remarkable Countess and Influential Figure in History" Elizabeth Talbot, famously known as Bess of Hardwick, was a woman ahead of her time. Born around 1527, she defied societal norms and rose to prominence as the Countess of Shrewsbury. Her astute business acumen and determination made her one of the wealthiest women in England. In the 1800s, muskets and rifles dominated warfare, but it was Bess's indomitable spirit that truly left an impact on history. She navigated through treacherous political waters during the reigns of Elizabeth I - Queen of England and Ireland - forging alliances that secured her position at court. As depicted in Plate XXIII, Bess had a connection with Richard Turpin, better known as Dick Turpin. Their association remains shrouded in mystery; perhaps they shared secrets or collaborated on daring escapades. The legend surrounding Turpin's last ride is intertwined with silk-clad imagery – a testament to their intriguing relationship. A cigarette card featuring Dick Turpin showcases how his exploits captivated public imagination even after his demise. Mrs. W. Russell Shepherd immortalized this notorious figure through collectible cards like these. Beneath her formidable exterior lay a softer side – "Enery, " affectionately called by those close to her – was none other than Bess's beloved son who brought joy into her life amidst all the challenges she faced. However, being constantly under scrutiny took its toll on Bess; she grew "Fed Up" with societal expectations imposed upon women during that era. Yet despite these frustrations, she remained resilient and determined to leave behind an enduring legacy for future generations. Bess's story serves as an inspiration for modern women striving for success against all odds. Her unwavering strength continues to resonate today, reminding us that we too can overcome obstacles if we dare to dream and persevere.