Dickens Charles John Huffam Collection

Mr. Charles Dickens reading "Little Dombey", at St Martin's Hall, 1858. Creator: Unknown. Mr
Mr. Charles Dickens reading "Little Dombey", at St Martin's Hall, 1858. It is a good thing when the author can be thus induced to come forth from his library

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Charles Dickens, 19th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Charles Dickens, 19th century, (2023). British novelist and social critic Charles Dickens (1812-1870) created some of the world's best-known fictional characters

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Charles Dickens, 19th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Charles Dickens, 19th century, (2023). British novelist and social critic Charles Dickens (1812-1870) created some of the world's best-known fictional characters

Sairey Gamp and Mr. Mould, 1825-1870. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Sairey Gamp and Mr. Mould, 1825-1870

AI IMAGE - Fagin, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Fagin, 2023. Character from "Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress" by Charles Dickens, published as a serial from 1837 to 1839

AI IMAGE - Oliver Twist, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Oliver Twist, 2023. "Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress" by Charles Dickens was published as a serial from 1837 to 1839

AI IMAGE - Oliver Twist, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Oliver Twist, 2023. "Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress" by Charles Dickens was published as a serial from 1837 to 1839

AI IMAGE - The Ghost of Christmas Present, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - The Ghost of Christmas Present, 2023. Fictional character in Charles Dickens's 1843 novella "A Christmas Carol"

AI IMAGE - The Ghost of Jacob Marley, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - The Ghost of Jacob Marley, 2023. Jacob Marley is a fictional character in Charles Dickens's 1843 novella "A Christmas Carol"

Toby Weller, 1888. Creator: Felix Octavius Carr Darley
Toby Weller, 1888. A stagecoach driver relaxing and enjoying his pipe. Toby Weller was a character in Charles Dickens "The Pickwick Papers, " first published in 1836/1837

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Charles Dickens performing a public reading, c1860s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Charles Dickens performing a public reading, c1860s, (2023). British novelist and social critic Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

The Marchioness (from Dickens "The Old Curiosity Shop"), mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
The Marchioness (from Dickens "The Old Curiosity Shop"), mid 19th century. The clerk, Dick Swiveller, plays cribbage while his masters are away:

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Charles Dickens performing a public reading, c1860s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Charles Dickens performing a public reading, c1860s, (2023). British novelist and social critic Charles Dickens (1812-1870)

Private Theatricals at Tavistock House - scene from "The Frozen Deep", 1857. Creator: Unknown
Private Theatricals at Tavistock House - scene from "The Frozen Deep", 1857. Twelfth-night was signalised at Mr

The Dulwich College Charity Meeting at the Adelphi Theatre, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Dulwich College Charity Meeting at the Adelphi Theatre, 1856. Mr. [Charles] Dickens, the chairman, addressing the meeting [called by Mr

'"The Pickwick Club" after Charles Green, R.I. 1890. Creator: Charles Green
'"The Pickwick Club" after Charles Green, R.I. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The Cricket on the Hearth, San Francisco, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Cricket on the Hearth, San Francisco, 1937. Charles Dicken's Immortal Play - "The Cricket on the Hearth" - Alcazar [Theatre]'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Christmas with Dickens, San Antonio, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Christmas with Dickens, San Antonio, 1936. Enjoy "Christmas with Dickens" - San Pedro Playhouse'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

A Christmas Carol, Cleveland, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Christmas Carol, Cleveland, 1937. The Works Progress Administration in Ohio Presents - The Federal Theatre for Youth - in - A Christmas Carol'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

A Christmas Carol, Cincinnati, 1938. Creator: Unknown
A Christmas Carol, Cincinnati, 1938. The Playbox...A Christmas Carol - by Dickens'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Spirit of Tiny Tim! Thy childish essence was from God, c1900. Creator: Elizabeth B. Brownell
Spirit of Tiny Tim! Thy childish essence was from God, c1900. Illustration from "A Christmas Carol" in Brownell's "Dream Children"

Charles Dickens, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Charles Dickens, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

The Old Curiosity Shop, London, England, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Old Curiosity Shop, London, England, c1930s. The Old Curiosity Shop built in 1567 on Portsmouth Street, Holborn was inspiration for Charles Dickenss novel of the same name

J. L. Toole as Caleb Plummer in Dot, mid-late 19th century, (1901). Creator
J.L. Toole as Caleb Plummer in " Dot", mid-late 19th century, (1901). English actor, actor-manager and theatrical producer John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906)

Fragment (Furnishing Fabric), England, After 1874. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Furnishing Fabric), England, After 1874. Floral print with vignette scenes from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. After works by Hablot Knight Brown ( Phiz )

St. Jamess Theatre - The Amateurs - Capt. Bobadil, (Mr. Charles Dickens), 1845. London stage production starring amateur actors in Ben Jonsons " Every Man in his Humour"

Scene from "The Cricket on the Hearth", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1845
Scene from " The Cricket on the Hearth", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1845. London stage production of... Mr. [Charles] Dickenss new Christmas book, " The Cricket on the Hearth

St. Jamess Theatre - The Amateurs - Brainworm, (Mr. Mark Lemon), 1845. Creator: Unknown
St. Jamess Theatre - The Amateurs - Brainworm, (Mr. Mark Lemon), 1845. London production by Charles Dickens, an...amateur performance of Ben Jonsons " Every Man in his Humour"

St. Jamess Theatre - The Amateurs - Knowell, (Mr. H. Mayhew), 1845. Creator: Unknown
St. Jamess Theatre - The Amateurs - Knowell, (Mr. H. Mayhew), 1845. London production by Charles Dickens, an amateur performance of Ben Jonsons " Every Man in his Humour"

Scene from the new drama of "Martin Chuzzlewit"at the Lyceum Theatre, 1844
Scene from the new drama of " Martin Chuzzlewit" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1844. Production of Charles Dickens novel " Martin Chuzzlewit" on the London stage

Charles Dickens, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Charles Dickens, 1844. British author Dickens: It was in this the heyday of his rising reputation that we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Dickens for the first time

Pictures from Italy, 1846. Creator: Samuel Palmer
Pictures from Italy, 1846. [The Villa d Este at Tivoli from the Cypress Avenue]

Charles Dickens Reading To His Daughters, 1865, (1910). Creators: Mason & Co
Charles Dickens Reading To His Daughters, 1865, (1910). British novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) with his daughters Mary and Kate in the garden of his home, Gads Hill, in Kent

An Unpublished Photograph of Dickens, 1869, (1910). Creator: Robert White Thrupp
An Unpublished Photograph of Dickens, 1869, (1910). This most interesting and characteristic portrait is reproduced from a photograph taken at Birmingham by Thrupp during the novelists last reading

An Early Dickens Portrait, 1841, (1910). Creator: Unknown
An Early Dickens Portrait, 1841, (1910). The author Charles Dickens (1812-1870), from a drawing by Count d Orsay. From " The Strand Magazine, an illustrated monthly"

Charles Dickenss last reading at St. Jamess Hall, March 15, 1870, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Charles Dickenss last reading at St. Jamess Hall, March 15, 1870, (1901). British novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) at his reading table during the Farewell Season at St Jamess Hall near Regent

Jack Straws Castle, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Jack Straws Castle, c1876. Grade II listed building and former public house in Hampstead, named after rebel leader Jack Straw, who led the Peasants Revolt in 1381

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Charles John Huffam Dickens, known simply as Charles Dickens, was a literary genius whose works continue to captivate audiences even today. Born in 1812 in Portsmouth, England, he went on to become one of the most celebrated authors of his time. One of his notable works is "The Old Curiosity Shop, " set in London during the 1930s. This novel tells the story of Little Nell and her grandfather as they navigate through life's challenges. The unknown creator beautifully captures the essence of this enchanting tale. Another captivating portrayal comes from J. L. Toole as Caleb Plummer in "Dot" during the mid-late 19th century. Toole brings this character to life with his impeccable acting skills, showcasing Dickens' ability to create memorable and relatable characters. An intriguing fragment of furnishing fabric from England after 1874 hints at another aspect of Dickens' influence. His vivid descriptions often brought scenes to life so much that they inspired artists and designers alike. "The Amateurs" at St. James's Theatre featured Mr. Charles Dickens himself as Capt. Bobadil in 1845, showcasing his versatility beyond writing alone. Similarly, scenes from "The Cricket on the Hearth" performed at Lyceum Theatre that same year demonstrate how his stories were adapted for stage productions. Other talented actors such as Mark Lemon and H. Mayhew also graced St James's Theatre during this period, bringing their unique interpretations to characters like Brainworm and Knowell respectively. In 1844, "Martin Chuzzlewit" took center stage at Lyceum Theatre with a scene that transported audiences into its world filled with complex characters and intricate plotlines – a hallmark feature of many Dickens novels. A portrait captured in 1844 reveals an enigmatic side to Charles Dickens himself; however, it remains shrouded by an unknown creator who managed to capture his essence brilliantly.