Born Collection

Einstein Plays Violin
ALBERT EINSTEIN German born physicist. Playing the violin on board the steamer Deutschland from Europe to the USA

Group of Salukis 1925
A group of salukis registered in Miss Doxfords first litter by Sarona Kelb ex Tazi of Ruritania born on 18 June 1923

Edith Piaf Photo
(born Edith Giovanna Gassion) changed name to Piaf (= slang for sparrow): popular French singer

Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

Django Reinhardt / Postcd
DJANGO REINHARDT (JEAN-BAPTISTE) French jazz guitarist, born in Belgium of gypsy parentage

Nikola Tesla / Himmel Erde
NIKOLA TESLA American electrician and inventor, born in Croatia of Serbian parents; seen here in his laboratory at Colorado Springs in 1899/1900

Lourdes - The Old Mill where Bernadette Soubirous was born
Lourdes - The Old Mill where Bernadette Soubirous (1844-1879) was born. Date: circa 1908

Katherine Mansfield, pen name of Katherine Mansfield Beauchamp (1888-1923) short story writer born in Wellington, New Zealand. Mansfield in 1914

The Wild Bunch, 1901, gang of American outlaws, bank and train robbers, led by Butch Cassidy, seated right. Cassidy, born Robert LeRoy Parker (1866-1908): Standing left

Fridays Child by May Bowley. A fortune-telling song telling a childs character or future based on the day they were born and help young children remember the days the week. Date: circa 1903

Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University, Scotland
The Scottish-born American philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, at St Andrews University in Scotland. He served as Rector from 1901 until 1907. He is processing with others in academic robes

Suffragette House that Man Built Policeman. Policeman has a suffragette in his grip whilst another attempts to bring her umbrella down firmly on his head

Annie Oakley in London, Born in Darke County, Ohio, August 13th 1860, she died in Greenville Ohio, November 3rd, 1926 and buried at Brock. Ohio cemetery, near her childhood home

This cost a pretty figure by Merlin Enabnit
Pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) posed provocatively in her underwear while examining a string of pearls. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Captain Charles Upham
Portrait of double VC winner, Captain Charles Upham (). Born in New Zealand, Upham was a sheep farmer who distinguished himself during World War Two on two occasions

Portrait of Augustus John, President of the Nation Portrait
Born in Tenby 1878, Augustus John studied at the Slade school of art, becoming the President of the Nation Portrait Society in 1928

TED KID LEWIS
Ted Kid Lewis (Gershon Mendeloff), British-born World Welterweight Champion in 1915, 1916 and from 1917 - 1919. His nickname was the Aldgate Sphinx

Vladimir Horowitz / Hrand
VLADIMIR HOROWITZ American pianist, born in Russia

John Milton Vertue
JOHN MILTON English poet and puritan at the age of 21, with the motto: " Poets are born, not made"

Birth of Aphrodite
She is born from the foam of the sea

MARK TWAIN 1835-1910
MARK TWAIN American writer Born : Samuel Langhorne Clemens

The Right Hon. Cecil J. Rhodes
Rhodes was a diamond and gold mining entrepreneur and worked for the De Beers Mining Company. He was born on the 5th July 1853 and died March 26th 1902

Studdy - Three newborn puppies slowly open their eyes
" Alas My Brothers! Tis a queer world to look upon." Three newborn puppies slowly open their eyes for the first time

Marjorie Roach
MARJORIE ROACH Irish film actress; star of " The Crooked Billet" and " The First Born"

England / Penzance 1950S
Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall, England. The building with Ionic columns is the Market House, with the statue of Sir Humphry Davy, born in Penzance, in front

ADELINA PATTI 1843-1919
ADELINA PATTI American operatic soprano born in Madrid of Italian parentage. Sang roles in operas of Bellini, Rossini and Gounod

George Wilson / Pedestrian
GEORGE WILSON The " Blackheath Pedestrian", born in Newcastle 24 June 1766. Long distance walker and walking match champion

Leander Starr Jameson
SIR LEANDER STARR JAMESON known as Dr Jameson Scottish-born physician; adventurer and administrator in South Africa

Erich Wolfgang Korngold
ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD American composer and conductor, born in Austria (now Czech.)

MALINOWSKI (1884-1942)
BRONISLAW MALINOWSKI Polish-born British anthropologist, in the Trobriand Islands 1914-18

Botanical Print by Walter Hood Fitch 1817 a 1892, W. H. Fitch was an botanical illustrator
Botanical Print by Walter Hood Fitch 1817 a 1892, W.H. Fitch was an botanical illustrator and artist, born in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, colour lithograph

Concepts / Mans Life
The Egyptian ram-god Khnum is the creator of life, which he forms from clay on his potters wheel, while Thoth measures the span of the persons life

Sir C Russell / Vfair 1890
SIR CHARLES RUSSELL BARON RUSSELL of KILLOWEN British judge, born in Ireland; Liberal MP

David Devant
DAVID DEVANT (born 1867) in the process of making a young lady disappear... Date: 1894

Albert Einstein
ALBERT EINSTEIN German born physicist in 1920

Matilda Serao, Italian journalist and novelist
Matilda (or Matilde) Serao (1856-1927), Greek-born Italian journalist and novelist, founder and editor of Il Giorno

Jack Frost Window Painter by Oliver Herford (1863-1935). British born American writer, artist and illustrator. Was a frequent contributor to The Mentor, Life, and Ladies Home Journal Date: 1926

TEAPOT PRESENTED TO THE REV. JOHN WESLEY; BORN JUNE 17, 1703. An Anglican cleric and Christian theologian

The Duke and Duchess of Kent and children
Prince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942), Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent (1906-1968) and their two eldest children, Edward (born 1935 and the current Duke of Kent) and Alexandra (born 1936)

Florrie Forde music hall singer 1875-1940
Florrie Forde (Flora Flanagan) born in Australia, music hall singer known for popular chorus songs, pantomime principal boy. Sang ?It?s a long way to Tipperary? in World War I

Under the Cherry Tree (1884). Lavery, Sir John 1856-1941. Born in Belfast, Lavery began his artistic training in Glasgow. During the early 1880s he studied in Paris and made visits to the artists

FALL / CRUFTS WINNER / 1930
LUCKY STAR OF WARE Breed: Cocker Spaniel Owned by H. S. Lloyd Bred by M. Ottley Blue roan, born 15.09.28 Sired by Joyful Joe Date: 1930 - 1931

Wallis Simpson
A glamorous studio portrait of Bessie Wallis Warfield Simpson, later Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986), American socialite. Born in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, she divorced her second husband

Angelina Holds Baby 1870
Little girl holds her baby brother in her arms for the first timey

The Great Athelda music hall strongwoman
The Great Athelda (Frances Rheinlander) born in Manchester, England. Music hall strongwoman and great rival to Vulcana (Kate Williams). Signed card. Date: circa 1913

Manus Mcfadden of Dooey, Rossguill (Born 1811) - a photo of an old man sitting on a rock with a walking stick, in a field beside a young boy

Armless painter Charles Felu
Belgian painter Charles Francois Felu (1830-1900), born without arms. He was taught at an early age by his mother to draw and paint with his feet. Shown here painting in Antwerp Gallery. Date: C.1895

The Death of General Stonewall Jackson
General Thomas Jonathan Jackson, born in Clarksburg, Harrison County, Va. Jany. 21st 1824. Wounded in both arms at Chancellorsville

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"Born: A Tapestry of Extraordinary Lives" In the vast tapestry of history, there are moments when greatness is born. From the genius mind of Albert Einstein, who not only unraveled the secrets of the universe but also played melodies on his beloved violin. Traveling back to 1925, a captivating group of Salukis stands tall, showcasing their elegance and grace as they become part of this grand narrative. Marie Curie's name echoes through time, an emblematic figure whose pioneering work in science forever changed our understanding of radiation and its applications. Django Reinhardt strums his guitar with unparalleled dexterity; a testament to resilience as he overcame adversity after losing mobility in two fingers due to a fire accident. Nikola Tesla's enigmatic gaze pierces through the photograph; a visionary inventor who harnessed electricity and left an indelible mark on modern technology. Augustus John, President of the Nation Portrait, immortalized in paint strokes that capture both power and vulnerability. His portrait tells tales untold yet etched upon his face. The Wild Bunch - outlaws turned legends - Butch Cassidy leading this notorious gang that defied authority by robbing banks and trains across America. Their audacity became folklore whispered around campfires for generations to come. Edith Piaf's photo captures her raw emotions; her voice transcended language barriers and touched hearts worldwide with songs that spoke directly to the soul. "Fridays Child" by May Bowley paints childhood innocence against a backdrop filled with dreams waiting to be realized – reminding us all that we were once young dreamers too. Andrew Carnegie at St Andrews University in Scotland embodies philanthropy personified – from humble beginnings to becoming one of history's greatest benefactors whose legacy still enriches countless lives today. TED KID LEWIS steps into the ring with unwavering determination - fists raised high - representing the resilience and spirit of those who fight for their dreams against all odds.