Burt Collection

FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, 1953. American poster for film version of James Joness novel From Here to Eternity, directed by Fred Zinnemann, 1953

Vintage seed packet: Cosmos
A beautiful Cosmos seed packet from the Burts Seeds Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

Modern Athenians plate 17 - Edinburgh
Mr Robert Burt (d. 1839) a merry hearted physician, approaching Mr Roger Aytoun (d. 1843). Both men expecting rain and carrying each an umbrella

Ireland, County Donegal, Burt, country road

DIME NOVEL, 1896. Frank Merriwell Among the Mormons, or The Lost Tribe of Israel. Cover of a Street and Smith dime novel of 1896 in the Frank Merriwell series

HMS Theseus in a hurricane at San Domingo, West Indies
HMS Theseus caught in the Antigua-Charleston hurricane at San Domingo, West Indies, September 1804. (1 of 2) Date: 1804

Town by the Water
Oil painting of a waterside town with a boat leaving the dock. Date: circa 1929

A Country Wedding, (oil on canvas)
828468 A Country Wedding, (oil on canvas) by Burt, Charles Thomas (1823-1902); 71.5x91.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Country Wedding. Attributed to Charles Thomas Burt (1823-1902)

Slippers, American, 1865-85. Creator: Edwin C. Burt & Co
Slippers, American, 1865-85

Lundy Island, 1857. Creator: Charles Thomas Burt
Lundy Island, 1857

Snowdon From Pernsarn, 1872. Creator: Charles Thomas Burt
Snowdon From Pernsarn, 1872

Metchley Park Farm, Harborne, 1845. Creator: Charles Thomas Burt
Metchley Park Farm, Harborne, 1845

Sea Waves, 1880. Creator: Charles Thomas Burt
Sea Waves, 1880

Sea Coast, 1887. Creator: Charles Thomas Burt
Sea Coast, 1887

Near Llanbedr, Barmouth, 1872. Creator: Charles Thomas Burt
Near Llanbedr, Barmouth, 1872

Mr Burt, Sheriff of London, wearing scarlet gown, shrieval badge and chain, c1865

Frazer-Nash BMW of EG Burt competing in the Bugatti Owners Club Lewes Speed Trials, Sussex, 1937
Frazer-Nash BMW 4398S cc. Event Entry No: 45. Driver: Burt, E.G. Place: B.O.C. Lewes Speed Trials. Date: 4.9.37

MG Magna of EG Burt competing in the MCC Torquay Rally, 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG Magna 1271 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. MV1037. Event Entry No: 84 Driver: Burt, E.G. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Torquay Rally. Date: 15/16.7.38

Triumph of HF Burt competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Triumph 1935 1476 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BXA301. Event Entry No: 118. Driver: Burt, H.F. Award: Silver. Place: M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 19/20.4.35

Talbot 90 of E and SJ Burt in the pits at the JCC Double Twelve race, Brooklands, May 1931
Talbot 90 2276 cc. Reg. No. GO1568. Event Entry No: 6 Driver: Burt, E. Burt, S.J. Finished: 23rd. N/s bonnet raised. 615 laps, 1608.9 miles, 67.04 m.p.h. Brooklands. J.C.C. Double Twelve

Grist to the Lawyers Mill, 1872. Artist: C Burt
Grist to the Lawyers Mill, 1872. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States, Hess and McDavitt, (New York, 1872)

Mrs Pells Pilgrimage, 1872. Artist: C Burt
Mrs Pells Pilgrimage, 1872. A black woman carrying teacups points to a sign saying: Gentlemen not Permitted. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States

Two Spheres of Life, 1872. Artist: C Burt
Two Spheres of Life, 1872. A domestic servant works (left), while her mistress plays the piano. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States, Hess and McDavitt, (New York)

Mrs Steele and General Green, c1770s, (1872). Artist: C Burt
Mrs Steele and General Green, c1770s, (1872). Scene from the American Revolutionary War in which American General Nathanael Greene (1742-1786), arriving at Mrs Steeles tavern after midnight

An American Household in the Days of Madison, 1872. Artist: C Burt
An American Household in the Days of Madison, 1872. A family during the presidency of James Madison (1809-1817). Engraving from John Gilmary Shea, A Childs History of the United States

A Picture of American Life in 1830, (1872). Artist: C Burt
A Picture of American Life in 1830, (1872). Domestic scene, possibly of a daughter introducing a young man to her mother. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States

The Old Hedge School, 1872. Artist: C Burt
The Old Hedge School, 1872. Engraving from John Gilmary Sheas A Childs History of the United States, Hess and McDavitt, (New York, 1872)

Vintage seed packet: Candytuft
A beautiful Candytuft seed packet from the Burts Seeds Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

Vintage seed packet: Pansy
A beautiful Pansy Royal Mixture seed packet from the Burts Seeds Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Harry Belafonte, Burt Lancaster, Marlon Brando, Orson Welles, and Charlton Heston arriving in Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington. Photograph by Warren K

Music cover, From Here To Eternity, Frank Sinatra
Music cover, From Here To Eternity, recorded by Frank Sinatra, a song from the film. 1953

Fantastic Adventures - Keeper of the Flame by Burt B. Stone. A Beautiful Brunette woman in a sparkly blue dress is held, suspended within a pillar of flame

Virginia by Herbert Clayton D Furber & Burt Lee
Promotional postcard for Virginia by Herbert Clayton, Douglas Furber, R. P. Weston and Bert Lee; music Jack Waller and Joseph Tunbridge. First produced at the Palace Theatre, 24th October 1928

Vintage seed packet: Sweetpea
A beautiful Sweetpea seed packet from the Burts Seeds Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

Vintage seed packet: Calendula
A beautiful Calendula seed packet from the Burts Seeds Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

Vintage seed packet: Dwarf Nasturtium
A beautiful Dwarf Nasturtium seed packet from the Burts Seeds Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

DURLSTON GREAT GLOBE
The Great Globe at Durlston Head, near Swanage, Dorset, England. a remarkable large scale geographical sphere of the world, created for George Burt from Portland Stone. Date: 1887

DIME NOVEL, 1896. Frank Merriwells Fate, or The Old Sailors Legacy. Cover of a Smith and Street dime novel of 1896 in the Frank Merriwell series

DIME NOVEL, 1896. Frank Merriwells Motto, or The Young Life-Savers. Cover of a Street and Smith dime novel of 1896 in the Frank Merriwell series

DIME NOVEL. Dick Merriwells Daring Leap, or Bound to Get There. Cover of a Street & Smith dime novel, c1902

DIME NOVEL, 1897. Frank Merriwells Return to Yale, or The Mystery of the Examination Papers." Cover of a Street and Smith dime novel of 1897 in the Frank Merriwell series

DIME NOVEL, c1899. Frank Merriwells Reception at Yale, or A Hot Time in New Haven. Cover of a Street and Smith dime novel, c1899, in the Frank Merriwell series

DIME NOVEL, 1897. Frank Merriwell at Yale, or Freshman Against Freshman. Cover of a Street and Smith dime novel of 1897 in the Frank Merriwell series

DIME NOVEL, 1898. Frank Merriwells Courage, or Loyal to the Last. Cover of a Street & Smith dime novel of 1898 in the Frank Merriwell series

DIME NOVEL, 1898. Frank Merriwells Choice, or The Fair Rivals of Fardale. Cover of a Street & Smith dime novel of 1898 in the Frank Merriwell series

An American soldier standing in the Hall of Mirrors at the palace of Versailles, France
VERSAILLES: HALL OF MIRRORS. An American soldier standing in the Hall of Mirrors at the palace of Versailles, France, following its liberation by the Allies during World War II

Thomas Burt Mp
THOMAS BURT The first genuine working-man representative to be returned to the House of Commons. Date: 1837 - 1922

Frank Burt & Geo. H. Nicolai present a pastoral play, The night before Christmas by Hal Reid. Date c1900

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"Burt: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the world of Burt, where vintage posters and seed packets intertwine with tales of adventure and romance. From the iconic film "From Here to Eternity" to a quaint town by the water, Burt takes us on a captivating journey. In 1953, director Fred Zinnemann brought James Jones' novel to life in "From Here to Eternity. " This American poster captures the essence of love and war, reminding us that some stories are eternally powerful. Amidst this cinematic backdrop, we discover a vintage seed packet showcasing Cosmos flowers. These delicate blooms symbolize beauty emerging from chaos—a fitting metaphor for Burt's own narrative. Moving forward in time but staying rooted in history, we encounter an enchanting plate depicting Modern Athenians in Edinburgh. The fusion of past and present invites us to explore cultures both old and new. Venturing across continents, our path leads us to County Donegal's country road in Ireland. Burt beckons us towards unknown destinations as we traverse landscapes steeped in mystery and allure. Traveling further back through time brings forth a dime novel from 1896—Frank Merriwell Among the Mormons or The Lost Tribe of Israel. Its pages transport readers into thrilling adventures filled with danger and intrigue. Suddenly, amidst turbulent waters off San Domingo's West Indies coast appears HMS Theseus battling against a hurricane—an awe-inspiring testament to human resilience against nature's fury. But tranquility awaits as we stumble upon a picturesque town by the water—a haven where dreams come alive under clear skies and gentle waves whisper secrets only they know. Once again embracing nature's wonders, another vintage seed packet emerges featuring Candytuft blossoms. Their vibrant colors remind us that even amidst darkness, there is always room for joyous splendor. Artistry takes center stage as Edwin C. Burt & Co presents Slippers from 1865-85.