Expatriate Collection

Skating at Florence, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Skating at Florence, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by L. Caldesi. 'In Florence this year our English residents and visitors have been able to enjoy skating with as much zest as has been done

Nathalie F Lindholm, Frederick Pray, Sarah Smith (in mourning dress), and Eleanor Pray... 1899. Creator: Unknown
Nathalie F Lindholm, Frederick Pray, Sarah Smith (in mourning dress), and Eleanor Pray (seated) in garden of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899

A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Frederick S. Pray
A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Group portrait shows people described in Eleanor Pray's letter of July 14, 1899. Left to right: David Clarkson, Mr

Fredericks Pray, David M Clarkson, and Sarah E Smith, posed by the billiard table... Russia, 1899
Fredericks Pray, David M Clarkson, and Sarah E Smith, posed by the billiard table, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Showing leisure occupation described by Eleanor Pray in a letter dated January

Two Chinese musician street performers in the upper yard, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. In: Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia

Japanese servants O Hero San, O Eun San, and O Sok San with tea utensils in the... 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Japanese servants O Hero San, O Eun San, and O Sok San with tea utensils in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899

Four friends reading in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia: William S... 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Four friends reading in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia: Williams Davidson, Mr Bell, David Clarkson, and Frederick Pray, 1899

Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899)
Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). In: Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia

Crowds of people in front of buildings at the marketplace in the center of town... (1899?). Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Crowds of people in front of buildings at the marketplace in the center of town, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). In album: Photographs of Pray Family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia

A Sunday outing from Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
A Sunday outing from Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Group portrait shows (left to right): William S. Davidson, Sarah E. Smith, Maud Morphew, Eleonora Hansen, Frederick Pray

Picnic at Sedanka woods, north of Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Picnic at Sedanka woods, north of Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Group portrait shows (left to right): Theodore Greener (African American consul), William Davidson, Frederick Pray, Eleonora Hansen, Dr

Two barefoot children standing in muddy street in front of the Lindholm's large... (1899?)
Two barefoot children standing in muddy street in front of the Lindholm's large house, Shefnerovskaia Street, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?)

Dou Kee, Chinese servant, mowing the lawn, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Dou Kee, Chinese servant, mowing the lawn, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Showing scene described in Eleanor Pray's letter of May 28

View of Vladivostok, Russia, from the Bay of the Golden Horn, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
View of Vladivostok, Russia, from the Bay of the Golden Horn, 1899. Showing boats in the harbor. In the distance are market stalls by the shore, the Governor's House above them

Corner of drawing room, facing east, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Corner of drawing room, facing east, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Interior view shows furniture and decorative items arranged in the drawing room

Three friends seated in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia: Eleanor Pray... 1899. Creator: Frederick S
Three friends seated in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia: Eleanor Pray, Sarah Smith, Eleonora Hansen, 1899

A social gathering, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Frederick S. Pray
A social gathering, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Group portrait shows seated, left to right: Mr. Dick, Mr. Rietzel-Nielsen, Eleanor Pray, Sarah Smith (in mourning dress)

A train on the Ussuri line of the Trans-Siberian railway, between Vladivostok and... 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
A train on the Ussuri line of the Trans-Siberian railway, between Vladivostok and Khabarovsk, Russia, 1899. In: Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia. Eleanor L

Korean children, Chinese men, and others at the farmers market, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Korean children, Chinese men, and others at the farmers market, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Showing event described in Eleanor Pray's letter of April 27

Tennis at the Lindholms, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Tennis at the Lindholms, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Portrait shows people described in Eleanor Pray's letter of May 16, 1899: "I enclose a photo on the tennis court--Shramchenko

Thune Chin Sin, a Chinese house servant and errand boy, holding feather duster... 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Thune Chin Sin, a Chinese house servant and errand boy, holding feather duster at main entrance to Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899

Dou Kee, one of the Chinese servants, carrying water buckets, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Showing Dou Kee on his way to the kitchen in the wing of Dom Smith, near the main entrance

Corner of drawing room, facing south and west, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
Corner of drawing room, facing south and west, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Interior view shows large windows, furniture, and decorative items arranged in the drawing room

By the railway, three men in uniform standing near a guard booth, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Eleanor Lord Pray
By the railway, three men in uniform standing near a guard booth, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. In: Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia

Sarah E Smith, dressed in mourning for her husband, and her brother Fredericks Pray... 1899. Creator: Maud Morphew
Sarah E Smith, dressed in mourning for her husband, and her brother Fredericks Pray, seated in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899

Dom Smith, Vladivostok, 1899, 1899. Creator: Frederick S. Pray
Dom Smith, Vladivostok, 1899, 1899. Two-part exterior view shows Dom Smith with its grounds and several buildings, stretching in an east-west line

Eleanor Pray and Sarah Smith posed with their friend Mr Hunt at a Trans-Siberian railroad... 1899
Eleanor Pray and Sarah Smith posed with their friend Mr Hunt at a Trans-Siberian railroad car on the Ussuri line, which runs north from Vladivostok to Khabarovsk, Russia, 1899

A meal with friends in the drawing room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). Creator: Frederick S. Pray
A meal with friends in the drawing room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). Group portrait shows people seated at the dining table, which has been brought into the drawing room

A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: Ann E. Ivy
A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Group portrait shows (left to right): David Clarkson, Sarah Smith, Eleanor Pray, Frederick Pray, William Davidson

A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Creator: David M. Clarkson
A social gathering in the veranda room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Group portrait shows people described in Eleanor Pray's letter of July 14

Romania, Transylvania, Huedin, Roma Palaces, large houses built by expatriate Roma families

Childrens fancy dress party in India, late 19th century (photo)
877689 Childrens fancy dress party in India, late 19th century (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); 20x26 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Harriet Hosmer (1830-1908) with her sculpture Fountain of the Sirens
SLS251141 Harriet Hosmer (1830-1908) with her sculpture Fountain of the Sirens, 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Evander Berry Wall, 1860 - 1940. New York City socialite and later an American expatriate in France during the Belle Epoque. From L Illustration, published 1939

Arthur C. Clarke, British futurist
Arthur C. Clarke. Caricature of the British-born science fiction writer, inventor and futurist Sir Arthur Charles Clarke (1917-2008)

GERALD MURPHY (1888-1964). American painter, socialite and businessman. Murphy, left, with his wife Sara and friends on a beach at Cap d Antibes, the French Riviera, late 1920s

George, 3rd Earl Cowper, with the Family of Charles Gore, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)
XYC111962 George, 3rd Earl Cowper, with the Family of Charles Gore, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); 78.7x97.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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"Exploring the Expatriate Life: From Romania's Transylvania to India's Colorful Festivities" Step into a world of cultural exchange and wanderlust as we delve into the lives of expatriates across different eras and continents. In Romania's enchanting Transylvania, Huedin stands proud with its magnificent Roma Palaces, grand houses built by expatriate Roma who left their mark on this picturesque land. Travel back in time to 1926 and meet the iconic Josephine Baker through a captivating black-and-white photograph. This trailblazing artist epitomized the spirit of an expatriate, leaving her American roots behind to find fame and success in Europe. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of late 19th-century India as children joyfully embrace fancy dress parties captured in timeless photographs. Witness their excitement as they celebrate diversity while donning colorful costumes that reflect India's rich heritage. Marvel at a delicate watercolor portrait of Madame Swetchine, capturing her grace and elegance from another era. This miniature masterpiece serves as a testament to how even amidst change, they can leave lasting impressions through artistry. Discover Harriet Hosmer, an extraordinary sculptor whose Fountain of the Sirens mesmerizes all who encounter it. As an American living abroad during a time when women faced numerous challenges, she defied expectations and created remarkable works that continue to inspire today. Journey once again to Romania's Transylvania where majestic Roma Palaces stand tall, testaments to the vision and ambition Roma seeking prosperity far from home. These architectural marvels serve as reminders that dreams know no boundaries or borders. Explore the glamorous life led by Evander Berry Wall - New York City socialite turned American expatriate during France's Belle Epoque era. His story embodies both adventure and sophistication against the backdrop of one of history's most exciting periods. Delve into the visionary mind of British futurist Arthur C.