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Doris Collection

"Doris: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Talent" Step into the world of Doris, where art, entertainment, and history intertwine

Background imageDoris Collection: Dod Procter

Dod Procter RA (born Doris Margaret Shaw, 18901972), English artist, and wife of artist Ernest Procter, pictured in The Sketch magazine in 1927 when her painting Morning which was exhibited at

Background imageDoris Collection: Doin the Lambeth Walk - Oi

Doin the Lambeth Walk - Oi! These sketches, made by Sherriffs, are dedicated to The Lambeth Walk, dance hit of the musical comedy Me and My Girl (Victoria Palace)

Background imageDoris Collection: Fire in Danbury Street, Islington, N1

Fire in Danbury Street, Islington, N1, with people trapped, on 25 May 1958. Showing the side of the building, with a shop at ground level

Background imageDoris Collection: Three lady golfers, 1914

Three lady golfers, 1914
Famous female golfers who fought a strenuous battle for the Cheshire Ladies Championship at Wallasey in April 1914. From left to right, Miss Gladys Ravenscroft (American champion)

Background imageDoris Collection: Viscountess Castlerosse dressed as a fish course

Viscountess Castlerosse dressed as a fish course
Doris Delavigne, Viscountess Castlerosse, dressed as a fish part of a living Christmas dinner set of fancy dress at the Santa Claus Ball held at the Kit-Cat club on 18 December 1929 in aid of Queen

Background imageDoris Collection: New York City, Manhattan, The Horses by Jean-Marie Appriou

New York City, Manhattan, The Horses by Jean-Marie Appriou
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Background imageDoris Collection: New York City, Manhattan, Jean-Marie Appriou, The Horses, Doris C. Freedman Plaza

New York City, Manhattan, Jean-Marie Appriou, The Horses, Doris C. Freedman Plaza

Background imageDoris Collection: The George Sisters - Doris and Phyllis - American

The George Sisters - Doris and Phyllis - American
The George Sisters (Doris and Phyllis), American dancers of the stage and vaudeville 1927 - to be seen in the Broadway show Allez-Oop Date: 1927

Background imageDoris Collection: Doing the Lambeth Walk, 1938

Doing the Lambeth Walk, 1938
Entertainments a la carte, by Alan Bott. On with the walk. Doing the Lambeth Walk: (top to bottom) Lupino Lane, Teddie St Denis, George Graves, Doris Rogers, Martin Gray, Wallace Lupino

Background imageDoris Collection: Sisters Earle music hall duettists and dancers

Sisters Earle music hall duettists and dancers
The Sisters Earle (Florrie and Harriet Warsaw) music hall duettists and simultaneous dancers. In Australia 1901 and moved to England by 1911

Background imageDoris Collection: WW2 - Lorna On The Land

WW2 - Lorna On The Land
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Lorna On The Land, written by Doris Peacock. The image portrays a young wartime land girl walking with her horse. Date: 1946

Background imageDoris Collection: Miss Doris Beresford - British Actress

Miss Doris Beresford - British Actress, sitting and reading an issue of The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. Date: circa 1911

Background imageDoris Collection: Ladies Golf Championship

Ladies Golf Championship
Scenes from the Scottish Ladies Golf Championship held at Gullane. Date: 1931

Background imageDoris Collection: Wimbledon Exertions

Wimbledon Exertions
Scenes from the 1931 Wimbledon Tennis Championship. Pictured are Fred Perry (1909-1995), Ian Glen Collins (1903-1975), Helene Nicolopoulos, George Patrick Pat Hughes (1902-1997), I

Background imageDoris Collection: Three Swimmers

Three Swimmers
Swimming champions Helen Meany, later Gravis (1904-1991), Sybil Bauer (1903-1927) and Doris O'Mara (b. 1908-?) at an event in St Augustine, Florida. Date: 1925

Background imageDoris Collection: Doris Niles

Doris Niles
An etching of American dancer, Doris Niles, wearing an exotic dancing dress with a performing stance. After moving to Spain

Background imageDoris Collection: Viscountess Castlerosse in New York

Viscountess Castlerosse in New York
Colourful socialite Viscountess Doris Castlerosse (1900-1942) moved to New York in 1940. Date: 1940

Background imageDoris Collection: CJ9 9800 Willys Jeep, Doris

CJ9 9800 Willys Jeep, Doris
Willys Jeep, Doris, Victory Parade, Goodwood Revival 2021, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2021

Background imageDoris Collection: The equestrian group at the Circus Ball, Grosvenor House, 1933

The equestrian group at the Circus Ball, Grosvenor House, 1933. From left, Nancy Mitford, Cecil Beaton, Lady Castlerosse and Viscountess Weymouth. Date: 1933

Background imageDoris Collection: Page from The Sketch reporting on an anonymous Watteau party in fact arranged by Heather

Page from The Sketch reporting on an anonymous Watteau party in fact arranged by Heather Pilkington and Olivia Wyndham. Attendees

Background imageDoris Collection: Doris Keane wearing a model from Henri Bendel

Doris Keane wearing a model from Henri Bendel, New York with a Russian touch for Spring fashion, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageDoris Collection: Sketch by Fish showing the scene Venetian Nights

Sketch by Fish showing the scene Venetian Nights from CB Cochrans cabaret show Suppertime at the Trocadero, London, 1926. Dress and decor by Doris Zinkeisen Date: 1926

Background imageDoris Collection: A portrait of the painter and costume designer

A portrait of the painter and costume designer Doris Zinkeisen, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageDoris Collection: Five dancers at the Dance Magazine convention

Five dancers at the Dance Magazine convention of Dancing Masters of America on 23rd August 1927. Doris Humphrey (top left) of the Denishawn dancers in New York

Background imageDoris Collection: Advert for the Denishawn Summer camp at Westport Connecticut

Advert for the Denishawn Summer camp at Westport Connecticut, 1928 led by Ted Shawn with Hazel Krans, Ernestine Day, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman Date: 1928

Background imageDoris Collection: A portait of the dancer Doris Niles, 1930 appearing

A portait of the dancer Doris Niles, 1930 appearing with Raquel Meller in Paris - she was renowned for her exotic, Spanish, Hindu and Asian dances Date: 1930

Background imageDoris Collection: Lady Castlerosse in Cannes

Lady Castlerosse in Cannes
Lady Castlerosse, formerly Miss Doris Delavigne, pictured with Mr John McMullen cruising off Cannes. Date: 1931

Background imageDoris Collection: Doris and Anna Zinkeisen at the theatre

Doris and Anna Zinkeisen at the theatre
Doris (left) and Anna Zinkeisen, artist sisters and designers, pictures at the opening night of " Waltzes in Vienna" at Alhambra Theatre in August 1931. Date: 1931

Background imageDoris Collection: Rudolf Valentino and Doris Kenyon in Monsieur Beaucaire

Rudolf Valentino and Doris Kenyon in Monsieur Beaucaire
Rudolf Valentino and Doris Kenyon in the film Monsieur Beaucaire, 1924 Date: 1924

Background imageDoris Collection: The Massine Ballet in C. B. Cochrans cabaret show Bon Ton

The Massine Ballet in C. B. Cochrans cabaret show Bon Ton
A scene from the Leonide Massine Ballet The Picnic in C.B. Cochrans cabaret show Bon Ton at the Trocadero Restaurant, 1925

Background imageDoris Collection: Monarch, red cracker and doris longwing butterflies

Monarch, red cracker and doris longwing butterflies
Monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus (Danais archippus), red cracker, Hamadryas amphinome (Peridromia amphinome) and doris longwing, Leparus doris (Heliconius doris)

Background imageDoris Collection: Palmiferous doris sea slug, Doris palmifera

Palmiferous doris sea slug, Doris palmifera. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Background imageDoris Collection: Alpine avens, Geum montanum

Alpine avens, Geum montanum
La Benoite des Alpes. Alpine avens, Geum montanum, and Doris longwing butterfly, Heliconius doris. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus

Background imageDoris Collection: Sea slugs

Sea slugs: Phyllidia varicosa 1, 2, Tergipes limacina 3, 4, Aeolidia papillosa 5, Scyllaea pelagica 6, Tritonia hombergii 7, Polycera quadrilineata 8, and Platydoris argo 9, 10

Background imageDoris Collection: Older girl helps her younger sister read a book

Older girl helps her younger sister read a book - formal studio portrait taken on 17th May 1930. The girls are Vera and her sister Doris Dingley

Background imageDoris Collection: Heather Thatcher in costume with artist Doris Zinkeisen

Heather Thatcher in costume with artist Doris Zinkeisen
Heather Thatcher (1896-1987), English actress, in costume, having a design painted on it by the Scottish artist and costume designer, Doris Clare Zinkeisen (1898-1991)

Background imageDoris Collection: Society on a speedboat at Monte Carlo

Society on a speedboat at Monte Carlo
On a speed-boat near the Summer Sporting Club, Monte Carlo, the Hon. Kay Norton (right), Mrs Richard Hoffman of New York (left) and (in the foreground), Lady Castlerosse

Background imageDoris Collection: Photos of Actresses with cars 1907

Photos of Actresses with cars 1907
Selection of photographed actresses posing around the latest automobile. Date: 1907

Background imageDoris Collection: Lady Mary Lygon and Viscountess Castlerosse

Lady Mary Lygon and Viscountess Castlerosse at the Westminster Hospital Ball and Cotillon at the Dorchester Hotel in June 1931. Date: 1939

Background imageDoris Collection: Lady Castlerosse at Deauville

Lady Castlerosse at Deauville
Doris Delavigne, Lady Castlerosse, pictured at the fashionable French resort of Deauville wearing sunglasses and her signature playsuit, this one in pale blue crepe de chine. Date: 1936

Background imageDoris Collection: Doris Zinkeisen

Doris Zinkeisen (1898-1991), Scottish theatrical stage and costume designer, painter, commercial artist and writer. She was best known for her work in theatrical design

Background imageDoris Collection: Derby Bar, Puerto de la Luz, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Derby Bar, Puerto de la Luz, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Advertisement for the Derby English Bar, Muelle Grande, Calle Atindana, Puerto de la Luz, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, run by Doris Willson. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageDoris Collection: Doris Zinkeisen preparing designs for the Queen Mary

Doris Zinkeisen preparing designs for the Queen Mary
Doris Zinkeisen at work in her studio where she was in the midst of preparing designs for the cabaret bar of the liner, the Queen Mary. Date: 1935

Background imageDoris Collection: Types of the British Navy (litho)

Types of the British Navy (litho)
1615850 Types of the British Navy (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the British Navy)

Background imageDoris Collection: The War in South Africa (b / w photo)

The War in South Africa (b / w photo)
1599374 The War in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Background imageDoris Collection: Sea Divinities (engraving)

Sea Divinities (engraving)
973790 Sea Divinities (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea Divinities. Illustration for Flaxmans Classical Outlines by John C L Sparkes (Seeley)

Background imageDoris Collection: The Newfoundland Cod Fishery (engraving)

The Newfoundland Cod Fishery (engraving)
1036449 The Newfoundland Cod Fishery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newfoundland Cod Fishery)

Background imageDoris Collection: The British Navy, from Trafalgar to the Present Time (litho)

The British Navy, from Trafalgar to the Present Time (litho)
1042751 The British Navy, from Trafalgar to the Present Time (litho) by Martino, Eduardo de (1838-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Navy, from Trafalgar to the Present Time)



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"Doris: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Talent" Step into the world of Doris, where art, entertainment, and history intertwine. From Dod Procter's mesmerizing paintings to the infectious energy of "Doin the Lambeth Walk - Oi, " this captivating figure has left an indelible mark on various realms. Imagine Viscountess Castlerosse dressed as a fish course at a lavish event, pushing boundaries with her eccentricity. Or picture the fiery scene of Danbury Street in Islington engulfed in flames – a moment that tested Doris's resilience and strength. In another realm entirely, we find Doris Keane alongside Jacob Epstein and his wife, their creative minds colliding to produce masterpieces that would stand the test of time. And let us not forget Three Lady Golfers from 1914, breaking stereotypes and proving that women could excel in any field they chose. As World War II raged on, Lorna On The Land showcased Doris's determination to contribute to her country's efforts. Meanwhile, Miss Doris Beresford emerged as a shining star on British stages – her talent captivating audiences night after night. But it wasn't all work for our beloved Doris; she also reveled in sporting events like the Ladies Golf Championship and Wimbledon Exertions. Always striving for excellence both on stage and off it. And then there were those moments when three swimmers dove into crystal-clear waters under Doris Niles' watchful eye – a testament to gracefulness amidst nature's beauty. Doris is more than just a name; she represents an era filled with creativity, courage, and passion. Her legacy lives on through these snapshots of history – reminding us all to embrace our own unique journeys with equal fervor.