Foote Collection

Lieutenant and Mrs Vernon Castle, dancers
Vernon Blythe Castle (1887-1918), and American wife, Irene (nee Foote), ballroom dancers, performers and dance teachers, pictured in 1917 when he was serving in the British Army in the Royal Flying

Samuel Foote (1720-1777), a British dramatist, actor and theatre manager from Cornwall. He was known for his comedic acting and writing

United States War-Ships in a Blow-Squally Weather off the Cuban Coast
LLM459901 United States War-Ships in a Blow-Squally Weather off the Cuban Coast by Chapman, Carlton Theodore (1860-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Distinguished Union Generals (engraving)
663847 Distinguished Union Generals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distinguished Union Generals. Porter. Thomas. Sherman. Farragut. Foote. Sheridan)

CONGREVE / OLD BACHELOR
Mr Foote as Fondlewife Date: 1693

Miss Foote, ca. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Miss Foote, ca. 1850

Foote, (1720-1777), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Foote, (1720-1777), 1830. Samuel Foote (1720-1777) British dramatist, actor and theatre manager from Cornwall, known for his eccentric comedic acting and writing

Samuel Foote, English playwright, actor and theatre manager, c1875 (1878). Samuel Foote (1720-1777) was a dramatist, actor and manager of the Haymarket Theatre, London

Miss Foote, c19th century, (1903). Artist: Charles Picart
Miss Foote. After G. Clint. From The Connoisseur Vol. VI [Otto Limited, London, 1903.]

Samuel Foote, 18th century English playwright, actor, and theatre manager, 1886. An engraving from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume VIII, July to December, 1886, edited by Clement Scott

Commodore AH Foote, Union naval officer of the American Civil War, (c1880). Andrew Hull Foote (1806-1863) was seriously wounded commanding an attack on the Confederate stronghold of Fort Donelson in

The Buck Metamorphosed... 1754.Artist: G Smith
The Buck Metamorphosed or Mr Foote in the character of the Englishman return d from Paris, 1754. A comment on French fashions which were seen as foppish by the British

Andrew Hull Foote, American Civil War admiral, 1862-1867. Artist: G Stodart
Andrew Hull Foote, American Civil War admiral, 1862-1867. Foote (1806-1863) served in the Union Navy in the American Civil War

Commodore Andrew Hull Foote, American naval officer, late 19th century. Artist: John A O Neill
Commodore Andrew Hull Foote, American naval officer, late 19th century. Foote (1806-1863) served in the Union Navy in the American Civil War

Andrew Hull Foote, American naval officer, late 19th century. Foote (1806-1863) served in the Union Navy in the American Civil War

Trotting stallion Mambrino Champion owned by M. F. Foote
Trotting stallion Mambrino Champion owned by M.F. Foote. Date c1867

Samuel Foote, 1720 To 1777. British Dramatist, Actor And Theatre Manager. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Andrew Hull Foote 1806 To 1863. Distinguished Union Naval Officer During American Civil War. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Irene Vernon Castle
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts ; they were also in films. Date: 1917

HARRY FOOTE HODGES (1860-1929). U. S. Army Major General. Photograph, early 20th century
HARRY FOOTE HODGES (1860-1929). U.S. Army Major General. Photograph, early 20th century

Commander Andrew H. Foote
Portrait of Commander Andrew H. Foote. The Hero of Fort Henry

Andrew Hull Foote - 2
ANDREW HULL FOOTE American naval commander Date: 1806 - 1863

Andrew Hull Foote - 3
ANDREW HULL FOOTE American naval commander Date: 1806 - 1863

Irene Castle / Pathe
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts ; they were also in films Date: 1893 - 1969

Andrew Hull Foote
ANDREW HULL FOOTE U.S. naval Date: 1806 - 1863

Mrs Vernon Castle with Rasmus
Mrs Vernon (Irene) Castle (1893-1969), originally Irene Foote, is pictured here with her pet monkey, Rasmus, in 1917. She was recognised as the best dressed woman in the world. Date: 1917

Irene Castle in her Victory Ball costume
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. Also lauded as a leader of fashion and arbiter of style

Irene Castle
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, who, with her husband Vernon Castle were known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. The pair were incredibly successful and their earnings were high

Sketch cover, Mrs Vernon Castle (Irene Castle)
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. Pictured on the front cover of The Sketch as " The Spirit of France

Mrs Vernon Castle, 1918
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, who, with her husband Vernon Castle were known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. The pair were incredibly successful and their earnings were high

Mrs Irene Castle
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. The pair were incredibly successful and their earnings were high

Mrs Vernon Castle in Miss 1917
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. The pair were incredibly successful and their earnings were high, with Irene

Mrs Vernon Castle
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. The pair were incredibly successful and their earnings were high

Tatler cover - Irene Castle as the Spirit of France
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. Pictured on the front cover of The Tatler as " The Spirit of France

Mrs Vernon (Irene) Castle
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. The pair were incredibly successful and their earnings were high

Mrs Vernon Castle with her monkey, Rastus
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. Pictured here at a meet of the United Hunts Racing Association at Belmont Park wearing a lattice

IRENE CASTLE (1893-1969). Nee Foote. American dancer. Photographed in the 1920s by Nickolas Muray

Johann Gottfried Haid after Johann Zoffany (German, 1710 - 1776), Mr. Foote in the Character of Major Sturgeon, in the Mayor of Garrat, 1765, mezzotint on laid paper

Samuel Thomas Russell in Samuel Footes The Mayor of Garratt, c. 1810-11
XYC198547 Samuel Thomas Russell in Samuel Footes The Mayor of Garratt, c.1810-11 (oil on canvas) by Wilde, Samuel de (1748-1832); 62.2x44.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Samuel Thomas Russell in Samuel Footes The Mayor of Garratt Samuel
Samuel Thomas Russell in Samuel Footes " The Mayor of Garratt" Samuel Thomas Russell as Jerry Sneak in The Mayor of Garratt by Samuel Foote, Samuel de Wilde, 1748-1832, British

ANDREW HULL FOOTE (1806-1863). American naval officer. Drawing, c1875

Andrew Hull Foote (1806-1863) American naval officer. Rear-admiral in US Navy

COMMODORE A. H. FOOTE, 1870s engraving
COMMODORE A.H. FOOTE, 1870s engraving

ANDREW HULL FOOTE (1806-1863). American naval officer. Photograph, c1861

ISLAND NUMBER TEN, 1862. Union gunboats under the command of Andrew H. Foote bombarding the Confederate stronghold of Island Number Ten in the Mississippi River, near Tiptonville, Tennessee

CIVIL WAR: FORT HENRY, 1862. The bombardment and capture of the Confederate Fort Henry, on the Tennessee River, by Union gunboats led by Commodore Andrew H. Foote, 6 February 1862

FLAG OF THE NIGER, 1797. Flag designed by the crew of the Niger and presented to their captain, Edward Foote, at the time of the mutiny at the Nore in 1797

The Federal Theatre Div. of WPA. presents Rachels man by Bradley Foote. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Rachels man at the President Theatre

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"From Dancers to Generals: The Multifaceted Legacy of Foote" Lieutenant and Mrs Vernon Castle, renowned dancers of the early 20th century, captivated audiences with their graceful moves. However, little did they know that their legacy would intertwine with the name "Foote. " Irene Vernon Castle's elegance on the dance floor was reminiscent of a bygone era when Samuel Foote, an English playwright and actor from the 18th century, graced the stage. Meanwhile, in a different realm altogether, United States War-Ships battled fierce storms off the Cuban coast. Among them sailed Commodore AH Foote, a Union naval officer during the American Civil War. His bravery mirrored that of distinguished Union Generals who fought valiantly for their cause. Yet another connection emerges as we delve into history—a play titled "CONGREVE / OLD BACHELOR, " which showcased Samuel Foote's talent as both a playwright and theatre manager. This production transported audiences back to an era long gone but not forgotten. Intriguingly enough, Miss Foote makes her appearance in various forms throughout time—captured in portraits dating back to ca. 1850 and c19th century depictions by unknown artists like Charles Picart. Her enigmatic presence adds depth to our exploration of all things 'Foote. ' As we reflect upon these diverse individuals bearing this surname—dancers enchanting crowds or military figures fighting for justice—we begin to grasp how one name can carry such weight across centuries and continents. Whether it be Lieutenant and Mrs Vernon Castle twirling across ballrooms or Commodore AH Foote commanding ships at sea—the spirit of 'Foote' lives on through history's tapestry. Samuel Foote himself may have departed this world long ago (1720-1777), but his contributions endure even today—an enduring testament to his artistry as an actor and playwright.