Edith Collection (page 9)

Cocytius antaeus antaeus Drury, giant sphinx moth
Watercolour by Edith Blake (1845-1928), 1892, from Lady Edith Blakes collection of drawings of Jamacian lepidoptera and plants, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Left to right: Margaret, Mrs. Wilson, Eleanor, Jessie and Woodrow Wilson
WOODROW WILSON FAMILY. Left to right: Margaret, Mrs. Wilson, Eleanor, Jessie and Woodrow Wilson

President Woodrow Wilson and his second wife, Edith Wilson, 1915
WOODROW AND EDITH WILSON. President Woodrow Wilson and his second wife, Edith Wilson, 1915

at Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, New York, in 1907. Left to right: Quentin, T. R. Theodore Jr. Archie, Kermit, Mrs
THEODORE ROOSEVELT FAMILY at Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, New York, in 1907. Left to right: Quentin, T.R. Theodore Jr. Archie, Kermit, Mrs. Roosevelt and Ethel

American president Theodore Roosevelt and his wife, Edith. Stereograph, c1902
THEODORE & EDITH ROOSEVELT. American president Theodore Roosevelt and his wife, Edith. Stereograph, c1902

Theodore Roosevelt and his wife, Edith, with their grandson, Richard Derby Jr. Photograph, 1915
ROOSEVELT FAMILY, 1915. Theodore Roosevelt and his wife, Edith, with their grandson, Richard Derby Jr. Photograph, 1915

28th President of the United States. Photographed with his wife, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, early 20th century
WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924). 28th President of the United States. Photographed with his wife, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, early 20th century

OTTO I (912-973). King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor, 936-973. With his first wife, Edith. Line engraving, 19th century, after a statue in Magdeburg Cathedral

Edith Bolling (married Woodrow Wilson). Photograph shows half-length portrait of Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, seated, facing right. Date between 1886 and 1896

Palais du Trocadero... Manifestation en l honneur de Mis

President Woodrow Wilson, seated at desk with his wife, Edith Bolling Galt, standing at his side. Date 1920 June

Hills surrounding Woolhope Valley, near Hereford
Sketch of hills surrounding the Woolhope Valley near Hereford, seen from the north and including Stoke Edith, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1858

Harold IIs body is found
Edith Swannesha, wife of Harold II, King of England, is brought by monks to identify his body on the Hastings battlefield, only possible, it is said, by distinguishing marks on his torso

Bradford Butter Cross
The old Bradford Butter Cross, now in the grounds of Bolling Hall, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. The ancestors of Edith Bolling, wife of Woodrow Wilson, lived here. Date: Medieval

ÔÇ░DITH PIAF (1915-1963). N e Edith Giovanna Gassion. French singer and actress. Photographed in 1946
ÔÇ░DITH PIAF (1915-1963). N© e Edith Giovanna Gassion. French singer and actress. Photographed in 1946

ÔÇ░DITH PIAF (1915-1962). N e ÔÇ░dith Giovanna Gassion. French singer and actress
ÔÇ░DITH PIAF (1915-1962). N© e ÔÇ░dith Giovanna Gassion. French singer and actress. Photographed in performancee at Reims, France, 15 June 1962

FILM: TWIN BEDS, 1929. Jack Mulhall, Patsy Ruth Miller, Knute Erickson, Jocelyn Lee, Edythe Chapman and Nita Martan

SILENT FILM: AUTOMOBILES. Silent film still. Edith Storey, Vitagraph Star, and George Adams, professional auto racer

WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924). 28th President of the United States. President Wilson throwing out the ceremonial first ball on opening day of the 1916 major league baseball season, Washington, D.C

Helen Wills and Edith Cross in action
Miss Helen Wills Moody and Miss Edith Cross, American tennis doubles partners pictured in action on court at Wimbledon in 1929

Dame Edith Evans
Dame Edith Mary Evans (1888-1976) English actress

Viscountess Castlereagh, 1913
Viscountess Castlereagh, formerly Hon. Edith Chaplin, from a painting by Philip A de Laszlo, 1913

Nurses decorated with the Royal Red Cross
Nurses, from left, Sister Edith King, Sister Louisa Mackay and Sister Emma Durham were awarded the Royal Red Cross, by Queen Victoria for their exceptional service in the nursing profession

Edith Sitwell / Recording
EDITH SITWELL Writer, reading from her Rustic Elegies, being filmed while her voice is recorded in synch, in 1927

Edith Cavell
EDITH CAVELL - nurse in Belgium who helped some 200 Allied servicemen to escape by hiding them in her hospital : the Germans, not surprisingly, disapproved, and shot her

Edith Cavell / Postcard
EDITH CAVELL English nurse in Belgium

Edith Nesbit (Tatler)
EDITH NESBIT (mrs Herbert Bland) writer of The Railway Children etc

Edith Scannell Artist
EDITH MAUD SUSANNA SCANNELL an artistic lady who sadly failed to earn an entry in the Dictionary of National Biography so we don t know very much about her

The Albany, London
The former Albany House, off Piccadilly, is converted into 69 chambers originally meant for bachelors : residents have included Aldous Huxley, Edith Evans and Graham Greene

Cavell Postcard - 2
A German officer contemplates the corpse of EDITH CAVELL nurse, shot by the Germans in Belgium for assisting the Allies

Cavell Postcard
EDITH CAVELL Nurse, shot by the Germans in Belgium for assisting the Allies

Edith Wharton 1930
EDITH NEWBOLD WHARTON Nee Jones American novelist

Edith Nesbit (Strand)
EDITH NESBIT - Mrs Hubert Bland, English writer

Alice and Sisters
ALICE LIDDELL Lorina - Alice - Edith

Womens Rights / Release
Suffragettes celebrate the release of Edith New and Mary Leigh from Holloway

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"Edith: A Timeless Name that Echoes through History" From the stage to the page, it has left an indelible mark on various realms. Ellen Terry, a renowned actress of her time, embodied the spirit in 1864 as she graced the stage with her talent and grace. Meanwhile, George Frederick Watts captured this ethereal essence in his creation. Another iconic figure bearing this name was Edith Piaf, whose soulful voice captivated audiences worldwide. Born as Edith Giovanna Gassion in 1915, she became a symbol of resilience and passion for life. In a photograph taken during one of her mesmerizing concerts in 1961, we catch a glimpse of her captivating presence. Edith Newbold Wharton stands tall among American writers with her literary prowess. From penning timeless classics to exploring societal norms and constraints, she challenged conventions fearlessly throughout her career. Nature's beauty finds its way into our narrative through "Primroses and Violets - Gardens. " These delicate flowers remind us of the serenity that can be found amidst chaos—a sentiment cherished by many named Edith. In Draycott village within Cotswold lies an enchanting tale featuring Edith Hodgkins—the milkmaid who brought joy to all with every churned drop. Her dedication serves as an inspiration even today. Centuries ago, Mary Sidney—Countess of Pembroke—embodied elegance and sophistication reminiscent of those bestowed upon Viscountess Castlereagh when adorned with her famous necklace & tiara—an emblematic image forever etched in history books. Breaking barriers is not unfamiliar territory for women named Edith; just ask Edith Smith—the first woman police officer in the UK—who paved the way for others to follow suit fearlessly. The suffragette movement also saw its own heroine named Edith New Peckham during a crucial by-election, fighting for the rights of women.