Emma Collection

Advert, Four Famous Singers
Advertisement for the Singer Sewing Machine - Four Famous Singers - Adelina Patti, Christina Nilsson, Emma Albani and the sewing machine! circa 1895

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Cambridge, Cambridge University, Emmanuel College first court and Christopher Wren chapel

JANE AUSTENs EMMA
Mr. Kingsley marries Emma. Text at the bottom of the image reads " The wedding was very much like other weddings"

Emma de Burgh, tattooed lady, 1897
Emma de Burgh, tattooed lady. The work on her back depicts the Last Supper, by Da Vinci, and was regarded at the time to be one of the finest piece of tattooing produced in America

Drawing Room at Thomas Hardys home, Max Gate
View of the Drawing Room at Max Gate in Dorchester, Dorset, the home of Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet. Hardy designed the house

Emma Hamilton / 4 Poses
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in four poses: The Bacchante, Nature, The Spinstress, and Sensibility

Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet, at Max Gate
Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet, outside his home at Max Gate in Dorchester, Dorset. Hardy designed the house, and his brother built it -- Hardy and his first wife Emma moved there in 1885

HMS Queen Emma before D-Day, WW2. circa 1944

Illustration for Emma by Jane Austen (colour litho)
3651245 Illustration for Emma by Jane Austen (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Most beloved Emma)

The Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). A shepherd neglects his flock and woos a young woman with a lamb on her lap. Behind them, two bloated sheep lie on the ground poisoned by the corn

Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Creator: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as the Goddess of Health, c1790, (1920). Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson as muse of portrait artist, George Romney. From " The Connoisseur Vol

AUSTEN: EMMA, 1896. He stopped to look the question. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1896 edition of Jane Austens Emma, first published in 1815

EMMA GOLDMAN (1869-1940). American anarchist: oil over a photograph taken at the time of her deportation from the United States in 1919

Curacao - Willemstad - Queen Emma Bridge
Curacao - a Dutch dependency in the West Indies. View of Willemstad and the Queen Emma Bridge, a pontoon bridge across St. Anna Bay, built in 1888. Date: circa 1910s

Emma Hardinge Britten
EMMA HARDINGE BRITTEN English-born spiritualist in America, author, actress, musician, medium and tireless promoter of the spiritualist cause

Emma Goldman - 1
EMMA GOLDMAN Lithuanian-born American anarchist politician and agitator

Emma Calvet (1858 - 1942), French opera singer

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 6
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Eames - American opera singer
Emma Eames (1865-1952), American opera singer (soprano) performed in Europe and America from 1889 to 1916. Date: 1890

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 2
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 1
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 4
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

Emma Hamilton / Rehburg 7
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, in one of her attitudes

English mezzo-soprano Mme Boulanger or Marie-Julienne Boulanger (1786-1850) as Rose in Emma
FLO4562835 English mezzo-soprano Mme Boulanger or Marie-Julienne Boulanger (1786-1850) as Rose in Emma, ou la Promise careless by Daniel Auber at the Feydeau room, Opera Comique, 1821

Emma Harte, Lady Hamilton, 1765 - 1815. Mistress of Lord Nelson and muse of George Romney
3058480 Emma Harte, Lady Hamilton, 1765 - 1815. Mistress of Lord Nelson and muse of George Romney. From The Magazine of Art published1878; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Mlle. Emy Lagrua in the role of Irene in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de l'Opera
5855408 Mlle. Emy Lagrua in the role of Irene in "le Juif Errant" at the Theatre de l'Opera.; (add.info.: Mlle)

Miss Emma as Madeleine in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846
FLO4632115 Miss Emma as Madeleine in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Queen Emma and King Willem III of the Netherlands, 1879
1577725 Queen Emma and King Willem III of the Netherlands, 1879; (add.info.: Queen Emma and King Willem III of the Netherlands, 1879.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Miss Emma as Felina in L'Etoile du Berger by Anicet Bourgeois and Adolphe d'Ennery
FLO4631864 Miss Emma as Felina in L'Etoile du Berger by Anicet Bourgeois and Adolphe d'Ennery, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846

Figurehead: "Emma", c. 1938. Creator: Molly Bodenstein. Figurehead: "Emma", c. 1938
Figurehead: "Emma", c. 1938

Nude Reclining on Curtained Bed [Emma Hamilton (?)], November 1, 1797

Yvette Guilbert music hall singer 1865-1944
Yvette Guilbert (Emma Laure Guilbert) French music hall singer. Known as a ?diseuse? for her monologue-like patter songs. Here at her dressing-table preparing for a performance

Lady Emma Hamilton, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Lady Emma Hamilton, (1933). Portrait of Emma, Lady Hamilton (1765-1815), British model and actress, the mistress of Admiral Lord Nelson and muse of painter George Romney

Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante, 1785. Artist: George Romney
Lady Hamilton as a Bacchante, 1785. A painting of Lady Emma Hamilton (1765-1815). From The Connoisseur Volume 103. [Otto Limited, London, 1939]

USA, Louisiana, Cajun Country, Emma, sugar cane plantation

The Bing Boys are here, WW1 revue, Alhambra Theatre
The Bing Boys are here, WW1 revue at the Alhambra Theatre, London - Emma (Violet Loraine) goes up the social ladder Date: 1916

Emma Peel with associate, during filming of The Avengers Date: circa 1966

Emma Peel & John Steed of The Avengers
Emma Peel of The Avengers, with John Steed and one other played by Diana Rigg, Patrick McNee and an unknown actor, respectively. Date: circa 1966

Cora Pearl, English courtesan in France
Cora Pearl (Eliza Emma Crouch, 1836-1886), English courtesan in France. Date: circa 1860s

Lillah McCarthy
A portrait painting of English actress and theatrical manager, Lillah Emma McCarthy, 1875-1960, who is seen here, in costume, playing The Dumb Wife, by Anatole France

Nelson letter to Bankers
A letter sent by Admiral Horatio Nelson to his bankers, requesting money to be paid to Emma Hamilton Date: 1804

Red Lacquer
A still life oil painting showing a large decorative red lacquer vase, beside an oriental figurine of a man seated in a meditative position. Date: circa 1931

Une Trouvaille
Oil painting showing an excited bird making the discovery of a huge bunch of bright yellow bananas. Date: circa 1931

Eucalyptus
Oil painting featuring a purple parrot and a eucalpytus plant. Date: circa 1930

Emma Peel discussing a model guillotine with a protagonist (played by Edwin Richfield), in a scene from The Avengers action TV series, (played by Diana Rigg). Date: circa 1966

Emma Peel in a pickle, from The Avengers action TV series, (played by Diana Rigg and Patrick McNee). Date: c1966

Emma Peel dispatching a villain as John Steed admires her handiwork, from The Avengers action TV series, (played by Diana Rigg and Patrick McNee). Date: 1973

Emma Peel from The Avengers action TV series, (played by Diana Rigg). Date: circa 1966

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"Emma: A Multifaceted Tale of Europe's Charms and Intrigue" Step into the enchanting world of Emma, where the United Kingdom unfolds its captivating stories. From the historic streets of England to the prestigious Cambridge University, this name echoes with tales that span centuries. In Jane Austen's timeless novel "Emma, " we meet a spirited young woman navigating through love and society in 19th-century England. Her wit and charm captivate readers as she explores her own desires amidst societal expectations. But there is more to Emma than just Austen's creation. Meet Emma de Burgh, the tattooed lady who defied conventions in 1897, challenging societal norms with her unique artistry etched on her skin. Another intriguing figure associated with this name is Cora Pearl, a renowned courtesan who mesmerized Parisian high society during the Victorian era. Her allure and scandalous reputation continue to fascinate even today. Imagine stepping into Thomas Hardy's drawing room at Max Gate, his home in Dorchester. The very place where he penned his masterpieces like "Tess of the d'Urbervilles. " In this setting, one can almost feel Hardy's presence as he crafted intricate characters like Emma Hamilton or Lady Hamilton as portrayed by George Romney - both embodying beauty and grace in their respective eras. Beyond literature and art lies history itself. HMS Queen Emma played a vital role before D-Day during World War II when it served as an essential transport vessel for troops preparing for battle across Europe. The works of William Holman Hunt also shed light on different facets of life connected to our protagonist. His painting "The Hireling Shepherd" from 1851 depicts pastoral scenes reminiscent of simpler times but raises questions about loyalty and responsibility that resonate even today. As we delve deeper into these diverse associations with 'Emma, ' we cannot overlook its connection to Thomas Hardy himself – an English novelist and poet who left an indelible mark on literature.