Henry Pointer Collection

Brighton Cats nine cats asleep porch Henry Pointer
The Brighton Cats: nine cats asleep on a porch; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1872; Albumen silver print

Cat stool playing violin Henry Pointer British
Cat on a stool playing a violin; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); March 1872; Albumen silver print

Floss Daisy & Fairy Dogs Barroness sic McClifford
Floss, Daisy & Fairy; Dogs of Barroness sic McClifford. Painted by Mrs. Pointer; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Dog lying ottoman next derby hat walking stick
Dog lying on ottoman, next to a derby hat and walking stick; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1865; Albumen silver print

I m Your Valentine Henry Pointer British 1822
I m Your Valentine; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Saturday Tom Bull Brownie Mitch Gog Henry Pointer
Saturday, Tom, Bull, Brownie, Mitch, Gog; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Five cats perched ladder Henry Pointer British
Five cats perched on a ladder; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1865; Albumen silver print

We wish you merry Christmas Henry Pointer British
We wish you a merry Christmas; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Rinking Brighton Henry Pointer British 1822 1889
Rinking at Brighton; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1865; Hand-colored albumen silver print

Oxford & Cambridge Henry Pointer British 1822
Oxford & Cambridge; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1865; Hand-colored albumen silver print

Peace War Henry Pointer British 1822 1889 1865
Peace, and War; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1865; Albumen silver print

happy new year Henry Pointer British 1822 1889
A happy new year; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1865; Hand-colored albumen silver print

Expectation Henry Pointer British 1822 1889 1865
Expectation; Henry Pointer (British, 1822 - 1889); about 1865; Albumen silver print

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"Henry Pointer: The British Cat Lover and Musician Extraordinaire" Meet Henry Pointer, a renowned figure in Brighton known for his love of cats. In his cozy porch, you'll find nine adorable felines peacefully asleep, basking in the warm sunlight. Among them is Henry's favorite cat stool companion who never misses a beat while he plays his enchanting violin. But cats aren't the only animals that capture Henry's heart. His loyal dogs Floss, Daisy, and Fairy are always by his side, with their regal presence befitting their title as Barroness McClifford's trusted companions. One can often spot them lounging on the ottoman next to Henry's derby hat and walking stick. "I'm Your Valentine, " declares Henry with pride as he showcases his British heritage dating back to 1822. Saturdays are always lively at Tom Bull Brownie Mitch Gog when Henry gathers with friends for merry gatherings filled with laughter and joy. In one corner of his home stands a ladder adorned with five perched cats - a true testament to both their agility and Henry's affection for these graceful creatures. And during Christmas time, it is not uncommon to hear carols echoing through the walls as they sing "We wish you a Merry Christmas" in unison. Beyond Brighton lies an impressive legacy left by this talented man; rinking was brought to life under his watchful eye in 1822 until 1889 when he bid farewell to Oxford & Cambridge universities where he once studied. Through times of peace or war (1822-1889), there was no doubt that music remained close to Henry's heart. As each year comes to an end, we raise our glasses high and toast "Happy New Year. " honoring the memory of this remarkable individual who shaped British culture from 1822 until 1889 – none other than the beloved cat-loving musician himself.