Ingersoll Collection
Grace Ingersoll (1787-1816), an American socialite, captivated the hearts of many with her elegance and charm
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Grace Ingersoll (1787-1816), an American socialite, captivated the hearts of many with her elegance and charm. Her presence was as enchanting as the ticking hands of a Mickey Mouse watch in a 1933 advertisement, capturing the imaginations of both young and old alike. In an English silver or jewellery shop, captured in a black and white photograph, one can only wonder if Grace ever adorned herself with such exquisite pieces. Perhaps she received them as tokens of affection from admirers like the handwritten note from R G Ingersoll to R R Conklin. But let us not forget Robert Green Ingersoll, whose name echoes through history like six-inch piping resonating in the Kingsway tunnel beneath Central London. His legacy extends beyond mere advertisements for John Pound & Co military equipment in 1915; he was a man who fought for justice and equality. Through T. W. Ingersoll's stereoscope lens, we catch glimpses of another time - mounted Sioux Indians on horseback at camp or racing ponies galloping across vast plains. These hand-coloured photographs transport us to moments frozen in time when life was simpler yet filled with adventure. Even The Illustrated London News etching from 1853 immortalizes Mr Ingersoll's presence at a grand banquet held in his honor at Manchester Town Hall. A testament to his influence and impact on both sides of the Atlantic. And then there is Laura Secord warning British Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon during the War of 1812 - an act that exemplifies bravery and determination much like Grace herself possessed. As we peer through T. W. Ingersoll's stereoscope once more, we witness a man hunting quail from his automobile back in 1905 - innovation intertwining with tradition just as Grace embraced modernity while cherishing timeless values. In every hint lies fragments of history entwined with tales untold, each capturing a different facet of the Ingersoll name.