Bridget Collection

Mrs (later Lady) Dorothy D Oyly Carte, daughter of the 2nd Earl of Cranbrook and wife of Rupert D Oyly Carte, the impresario behind Gilbert and Sullivan and the Savoy Hotel

Silver Soap Suds by Cecil Beaton in The Sketch, 1930
Miss Baba Beaton, (the photographers sister), the Hon. Mrs Charles Baillie-Hamilton (formerly Miss Wanda Holden) and Lady Bridget Poulett shown as decorative soap suds in a photograph by Cecil

St Bridget (Brigitta, Brigitta, Birgite) 1302-1373, daughter of Birger, prince of Sweden, wrote Revelations
534913 St Bridget (Brigitta, Brigitta, Birgite) 1302-1373, daughter of Birger, prince of Sweden, wrote Revelations, translated into various languages, The Trinity of God the Father

Amanecer con niebla en Zaanse Schans
JUAN CARLOS HERVÁS MARTÍNEZ

Bridgett Poulett, Jeanne Stourton & Joan Humphreys, Yevonde
Front cover of The Sketch with three portraits of socialites by Madame Yevonde. Top left is Lady Bridgett Poulett, right is Miss Jeanne Stourton and bottom left is Miss Joan Humphreys

Poulsens river club at Datchet
Double page spread from The Bystander showing the new Poulsens club at Datchet with seemingly the whole of London society having a jolly time

R. A. F. Pilots
An illustration showing the back of four Royal Air Force pilots fully dressed in flight attire, walking away with their belongings. Date: 1942

The Story Of A Hampden Bomber
A back cover illustration for H Is For Harry The Story Of A Hampden Bomber, by Walter & Bridget Moss. The image shows the silhouetted shape of a Handley Page Hampden heavy bomber procured for

Handley Page Hampden Bomber At Night
This coloured double page illustration shows a British Handley Page Hampden heavy bomber plane soaring through the night sky

Handley Page Hampden Bomber
This illustration shows a group of children watching a large British Handley Page Hampden bomber heavy bomber plane soaring through the sky. Date: 1942

R. A. F. Attire
This illustration shows an assortment of Royal Air Force attire. 1. R.A.F. Battledress. 2. Sidcot outer suit of windproof canvas. 3. Sidcot inner lining. 4. Irvingsuit lambskin leather jacket. 5

Two debutantes, photographed as children and as young women. Captioned, Myself when young.... With descriptions, Lady Bridget Poulett to-day and yesterday

FARIES & DEAD CHILD 1922
They stole little Bridget, ...they thought that she was fast asleep, but was dead with sorrow...they have kept her ever since, watching till she wake... Date: 1922

St Brides, formerly known as St Bridget's, Fleet Street Date: circa 1750

An Irish pilgrim to SAINT PATRICK'S PURGATORY, in Lough Dergh, sits in Saint Bridget's Chair, knowing that by doing so he is forever protected from accident and sudden death Date: 1847

FAIRIES & DEAD CHILD
They stole little Bridget...They thought that she was fast asleep, But she was dead with sorrow... They have kept her ever since, Watching till she wake... Date: 1886

The Reception in the Kitchen Following the news of Bobby Shandys Death
AGN32037 The Reception in the Kitchen Following the news of Bobby Shandys Death by Bird, Edward (1772-1819); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mrs Peter Smith-Dorrien by Madame Yevonde
Mrs. Peter Smith-Dorrien, formerly Miss Bridget Liddell, with her dachshund pictured wearing a checked suit which is " one of Fashions last words" according to The Sketch magazine. 1931

Blessings of St. Brigida, 1524 (fresco)
938074 Blessings of St. Brigida, 1524 (fresco) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Cappella di Villa Suardi, Trescore Balneario, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Bridget Sutton, 3rd Duchess of Rutland (oil on canvas)
465985 Bridget Sutton, 3rd Duchess of Rutland (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Bridget Sutton)

Sketch cover - five views of Chatelaine of Naworth, Yevonde
Front cover of The Sketch featuring an unusual portrait of the Countess of Carlisle, formerly the Hon. Bridget Hore-Ruthven

Sir Lamorack and Sir Percival receive their Mothers Blessing
STC335778 Sir Lamorack and Sir Percival receive their Mothers Blessing, illustration from The Story of Sir Launcelot and his Companions, 1907 (litho) by Pyle

Group of Four Miniatures (litho)
2811822 Group of Four Miniatures (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of Four Miniatures. In the Royal collection at Windsor Castle)

Clothing of Saint Brigida, 1524 (fresco)
938076 Clothing of Saint Brigida, 1524 (fresco) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Cappella di Villa Suardi, Trescore Balneario, Italy; (add.info.: The Investiture of St Brigid)

Sta Brigitta (colour litho)
5210684 Sta Brigitta (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sta Brigitta. Illustration for Vie des Saints by Henry de Riancey with illustrations after)

St. Bridget before the Cross (vellum)
876793 St. Bridget before the Cross (vellum) by French School, (16th century); 18x11.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Detail from the Clothing of Santa Brigida, 1524 (fresco)
938077 Detail from the Clothing of Santa Brigida, 1524 (fresco) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); Cappella di Villa Suardi, Trescore Balneario, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

FALL / LABRADOR / MIX GROUP
A mixed group of three black & a yellow labrador. L to R: MARINA, SPARKLE, BRIDGET and GLEAM of TUDDENHAM. Owner: Butchart Date: 1972

Ste. Brigitte, 1713. Creator: Bernard Picart
Ste. Brigitte. Canonisee au concile, 1713. Saint Bridget of Sweden praying before Christ on the cross. At the age of ten, Bridget (1303-1373) claimed to have had a vision of the crucified Christ

St. Bridget of Sweden, 1915. Creator: Unknown
St. Bridget of Sweden, 1915. From " Woodcuts of the Fifteenth Century in the John Rylands Library - Manchester"

Bridget Widdowson on Guard at Cawnpore, 1857 (c1912). Prisoners captured during the Siege of Cawnpore guarded by privates wife Bridget Widdowson. From The Romance of India, edited by Herbert Strang

Bridget Fleetwood, eldest daughter of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Bridget Cromwell (1624-1681), daughter of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

Charles Fleetwood, English Parliamentary soldier and politician, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Fleetwood (died 1692) who commanded a regiment in the New Model Army during the English civil war

Bridget Cromwell, eldest daughter of Oliver Cromwell, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Bridget Cromwell (1624-1681), daughter of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), English military leader and politician

St Bridget, 19th century. Also called Brigitta or Brigite, St Bridget (1302-1373) was the daughter of Birger, prince of Sweden. She wrote Revelations, which was translated into various languages

Handwriting Sample Of Birgitta Birgersdotter, 1303

Birgitta Birgersdotter, 1303

Fall / Labrador / Mix Group
A mixed group of three black & a yellow labrador. L to R: MARINA, SPARKLE, BRIDGET and GLEAM of TUDDENHAM. Owner: Butchart

Lady Bridget Poulett wearing Norman Hartnell
Lady Bridget Poulett (1912 - 1975), only daughter of Earl Poulett and society beauty, pictured in a modern setting arranged by Curtis Moffat

Lady Bridget Poulett by Madame Yevonde
Lady Bridget Elizabeth Felicia Henrietta Augusta Poulett (1912-1975), daughter of the 7th Earl Poulett, by Madame Yevonde. She was a popular model with all the leading photographers of the day

Four portraits for an exhibition by Madame Yevonde
Goddesses and Others -- four portraits for an exhibition by Madame Yevonde at her studio in Berkeley Square, London. From top left, clockwise, they are: Arethusa (Lady Bridget Poulett)

Lady Mary Dorothea Hope (1903 - 1995), later Lady Mary Herbert after her marriage ot Sidney Herbert, 16th Earl of Pembroke in 1936. Shown here as a bridesmaid at the wedding of Captain E. W

Lady Bridgett Poulett by Olive Snell
Lady Bridgett Poulett, ( only sister of Earl Poulett, described by The Sketch as a typical modern beauty, with fair hair, large eyes and is greatly in request at social gatherings. Date: 1932

Altarpiece with St. James in the central panel. Chapel of th
Gothic art. Altarpiece with St. James in the central panel. Spanish school. 15th Century. Composed of seven panels depicting various saints. Chapel of the Alcazar of Segovia. Spain

HENRY IRETON (1611-1651)
HENRY IRETON English soldier and politician; took part in many Civil War battles. Married Oliver Cromwells daughter Bridget in 1646. Date: 1611 - 1651

Cecil Beaton and friends enjoying the English countryside: clockwise from top left: Mrs Robin D Erlanger, Lady Margaret Drummond-Hay

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"Bridget: A Timeless Name with Enduring Legends" Bridget, a name that echoes through history, has been associated with remarkable women and captivating tales. From Saint Brigid of Ireland to Mrs (later Lady) Dorothy D Oyly Carte, daughter of the 2nd Earl of Cranbrook, Bridget's legacy spans centuries. In the realm of art and fashion, Bridget made her mark. Cecil Beaton's iconic photograph "Silver Soap Suds" in The Sketch from 1930 showcased a mesmerizing portrayal of beauty and elegance. Even R. A. F. Pilots donned the name Bridget as they soared through the skies in their Handley Page Hampden Bombers during World War II. But Bridget was not limited to glamour alone; she had a multifaceted nature. She could be found amidst historical accounts like "The Story Of A Hampden Bomber, " where bravery met adversity under cover of darkness. Her presence extended even further into society as two debutantes were captured both as children and young women in 1933 - Lady Bridget Poulett today and yesterday alongside Lady Pamela Smith then and now. Yet beyond these earthly realms, legends intertwine with our beloved Bridget. In 1922, ethereal beings danced among fairies while mourning a lost child - an enchanting scene entitled "FARIES & DEAD CHILD. " And within St Brides (formerly known as St Bridget's) on Fleet Street circa 1750 or an Irish pilgrim sitting upon Saint Bridgid's Chair at Lough Dergh in 1847 - protection from accident and sudden death was sought by those who believed in her divine power. Through time immemorial, the name Bridget has transcended boundaries – encompassing saints' devotionals to wartime heroism; capturing moments frozen in photographs or whispered through ancient folklore, and is a name that carries stories untold, a name that resonates with strength and mystique.