Breese Collection

Crimean War. The Balaklava Banquet, Survivors of the Light C
Portrait engraving of the suvivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade: Major General de Salis, 8th Hussars; Lieut. Colonel Mussenden, 8th Hussars; Colonel Seager, 8th Hussars; EH Woodham

Lady Willoughby de Eresby, later Lady Ancaster when her husband succeeded to the title, formerly the American, Miss Eloise Breese, photographed by Lallie Charles in 1909. Date: 1909

Lady Ancaster, the former Miss Eloise Breese, seen with Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox, brother of the Duke of Richmond when out with the Cottesmore Hunt in Burley Woods, near Oakham. Date: 1913

Waterloo XV, 1950 - rugby
The Waterloo XV rugby team pictured in 1950. Standing, G. Davis, J. Tanner, D.A. Breese, L. Thompson, J. Bartlett, I. Stempton, J. Hurst. Sitting, R. Cottom, E. Bole, G. Rimmer, Richard Uren, W

The Port of Volendam, Holland, 1900 (oil on canvas)
NUL396520 The Port of Volendam, Holland, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Moret, Henry (1856-1913); 54.5x73 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Breese 5 - NC914 - Aloha
Breese 5 NC914 (msn 3) Aloha, a Dole racer entered by Jack Northrop and flown by Martin Jensen. The Dole Air Race, also known as the Dole Derby, was an air race across the Pacific Ocean from Oakland

MORSE CODE ALPHABET. The alphabet invented by Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872) for his Morse Code to be utilitzed in telegraphy

Samuel Finley Breese Morse, 1791 To 1872. American Inventor Of Single-Wire Telegraph System And Morse Code. From A 19Th Century Illustration

SAMUEL MORSE (1791-1872) with his telegraph. Mezzotint by John Sartain

MORSE TELEGRAPH, 1837. Samuel F. B. Morses experimental telegraph, with relay. Line engraving, 1837
MORSE TELEGRAPH, 1837. Samuel F.B. Morses experimental telegraph, with relay. Line engraving, 1837

Lady Alastair Innes-Ker (born 1885) formerly Miss Anne Breese, daughter of Mr William Lawrence Breese of New York. She married Lord Alastair, who was the brother of the Duke of Roxburghe, in 1907

SAMUEL F. B. MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Oil over a photograph
SAMUEL F.B. MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Oil over a photograph, 1866, by Mathew Brady

Samuel Finley Breese Morse, Lydia Coit Terry (Mrs. Eliphalet Terry), American, 1791-1872, c. 1824, oil on canvas

MORSE CODE ALPHABET. Manuscript of the alphabet invented by Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872) for his Morse Code to be utilized in telegraphy

FRANCIS ORMAND JONATHAN SMITH (1806-1876). American politician. Pencil sketch, 19th century, by Samuel F.B. Morse

ELI WHITNEY (1765-1825). American inventor. Oil on canvas by Samuel F. B. Morse, 1822
ELI WHITNEY (1765-1825). American inventor. Oil on canvas by Samuel F.B. Morse, 1822

SAMUEL FINLEY BREESE MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Painting, 1900-1920

SAMUEL MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Morse sending out the first telegram on 24 May 1844. Undated illustration

WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT (1794-1878). American poet and newspaper editor. Oil on canvas, 1825, by Samuel F. B. Morse

Old House of Representatives, painted by Samuel F. B. Morse. Oil on canvas, 1822
U.S. CONGRESS: HOUSE. Old House of Representatives, painted by Samuel F.B. Morse. Oil on canvas, 1822

Samuel F. B. Morses experimental telegraph of 1837
MORSE TELEGRAPH, 1837. Samuel F.B. Morses experimental telegraph of 1837

American artist and inventor. Daguerreotype, c1845-50
SAMUEL MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Daguerreotype, c1845-50

An early version of Samuel Morses receiving instrument, or indicator. Wood engraving, American, 1873
TELEGRAPH RECEIVER, 1873. An early version of Samuel Morses receiving instrument, or indicator. Wood engraving, American, 1873

Samuel Morses receiving instrument, as modified by the Paris-based Digney Brothers. Wood engraving, American, 1873
TELEGRAPH RECEIVER, 1873. Samuel Morses receiving instrument, as modified by the Paris-based Digney Brothers. Wood engraving, American, 1873

Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872) American artist and inventor. Engraving published 1872 showing him with his printing telegraph on table beside him

Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), American artist and inventor. Inventor of the first functional electric telegraph, 1835 and, with Alexander Bain (1810-1977), of the Morse code

MORSE: TELEGRAPH MESSAGE. Beginning of the first telegraph message, What Hath God Wrought?, sent by Samuel F. B
MORSE: TELEGRAPH MESSAGE. Beginning of the first telegraph message, What Hath God Wrought?, sent by Samuel F.B. Morse from Washington to Baltimore, 22 May 1844

SAMUEL F. B. MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Morse in his workshop. Wood engraving, 19th century
SAMUEL F.B. MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Morse in his workshop. Wood engraving, 19th century

SPEEDWELL IRONWORKS. Shop at Speedwell Ironworks, Morristown, New Jersey, where Alfred Vail and Samuel F. B
SPEEDWELL IRONWORKS. Shop at Speedwell Ironworks, Morristown, New Jersey, where Alfred Vail and Samuel F.B. Morse first exhibited their experiment telegraph. Line engraving, 19th century

TELEGRAPH KEY. Morses key, a brass lever mounted on a hinge: wood engraving, American, 1873

SAMUEL MORSE (1791-1872). American artist and inventor. Professor Morse demonstrating his telegraph. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

MORSE TELEGRAPH OPERATOR. Line engraving, German, 19th century

SAMUEL F. B. MORSE (1791-1872). Morse in his workshop. Wood engraving, 19th century
SAMUEL F.B. MORSE (1791-1872). Morse in his workshop. Wood engraving, 19th century

MORSE TELEGRAPH. Mechanical description, 19th century

MORSE TELEGRAPH RECEIVER. Wood engraving, 19th century

SAMUEL F. B. MORSE (1791-1872) demonstrating his telegraph: colored engraving, 19th century
SAMUEL F.B. MORSE (1791-1872) demonstrating his telegraph: colored engraving, 19th century

MORSE: NIAGARA FALLS, 1835. Niagara Falls. Oil on canvas by Samuel F. B. Morse, 1835
MORSE: NIAGARA FALLS, 1835. Niagara Falls. Oil on canvas by Samuel F.B. Morse, 1835

Greenwich Meridian marker
Metal plate in the pavement on Western Road, Lewes, East Sussex, marking nought degree longitude - i.e. the Greenwich Meridian - which passes through this location

Samuel Morse & Medals
SAMUEL FINLEY BREESE MORSE American artist and inventor Invented Morse code for use in telegraph instrument

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"BREESE: A Journey Through History and Connections" Step into the world of Breese, a name that echoes through time with tales of triumph, elegance, and innovation. From the Crimean War to glamorous banquets, this name has witnessed it all. In the midst of the Balaklava Banquet during the Crimean War, Lady Willoughby de Eresby graced the event with her presence. Later known as Lady Ancaster after her husband's succession to title, she embodied grace and sophistication. Another enchanting lady emerged in history - Miss Eloise Breese. Seen alongside Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox, their union was a sight to behold. Love knows no boundaries when it comes to connections forged amidst grandeur. Sports enthusiasts will recall Waterloo XV in 1950 where rugby took center stage. The spirit of competition filled the air as teams battled for glory on hallowed grounds. The Port of Volendam in Holland captured hearts with its picturesque beauty in 1900. An oil on canvas masterpiece immortalized its charm for generations to come. But what about Breese 5 - NC914 - Aloha? It seems like an enigma waiting to be unraveled. Perhaps it holds secrets or stories that only those who have encountered it can reveal. Samuel Finley Breese Morse left an indelible mark on history with his invention of Morse Code and single-wire telegraph system. His brilliance revolutionized communication forevermore. Returning to Lady Ancaster (formerly Miss Eloise Breese), we find her embracing adventure while out hunting with the Cottesmore Hunt in 1923. Her spirit echoed that of her ancestors – fearless and determined. Breese is more than just a name; it represents a tapestry woven by individuals from different walks of life across centuries. Their stories intertwine like threads forming intricate patterns that shape our understanding of history today.