Inherit Collection

Tatler front cover: Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth
The Tatler front cover featuring a photograph of the Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother) with Princess Elizabeth of York (later Queen Elizabeth II) taken in July 1927

Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876
531335 Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876. Princess Victoria in 1831 makes a discovery

Prince Arthur of Connaught with his family
Prince Arthur of Connaught (1883-1938)with his wife Alexandra, Duchess of Fife (1891-1959) and their only son, Alastair Arthur, Earl of Macduff, 2nd Duke of Connaught (1914-1943)

Textile Industry, Spinnkrempler by Joseph's Heirs in Bielitz, Germany
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Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876. Princess Victoria in 1831 makes a discovery

Etats Generaux de Paris assembled in Paris cathedral, 1328 with Philip of Valois (1293-1350) presiding. Assumed regency on death of Charles IV until Charles pregnant widow gave birth to daughter who

Blessed are the MeekFor They Shall Inherit the Earth
In a cottage where ears of corn are drying under a low ceilin, a man in shirt sleeves reads from the Bible, A young woman sits behind a spinning wheel holding a baby, Artist Alphonse Mucha

ILN Front cover: Princess Elizabeth aged 2 years
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring a photograph of Princess Elizabeth of York (the future Queen Elizabeth II) in a party dress

Samuel Dedicated
Hannah, wife of Elkanah, takes her young son Samuel to the temple at Shiloh, where she entrusts him to the care of the chief priest, Eli, whose position he will inherit

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Cover Story: The Timeless Tradition of Inheritance - From Royal Lineages to Textile Legacies The Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth grace the Tatler cover, reminding us of the enduring legacy of royal lineages. Meanwhile, the textile industry's rich history is showcased through a digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century pattern from Joseph's Heirs in Bielitz, Germany. As we delve into the past, we recall the Etats Generaux de Paris assembled in Paris cathedral in 1328, led by Philip of Valois. This historic event marked the beginning of the end of the French monarchy's feudal system and the emergence of a centralized government. The concept of inheritance is deeply rooted in our society, as expressed in the biblical phrase 'Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.' This notion of passing down wealth, power, and knowledge from one generation to the next is a universal theme, evident in the lives of monarchs like Queen Victoria (1819-1901), who reigned as Queen of England from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876. Princess Elizabeth, depicted on the ILN cover at just 2 years old, embodies the promise of a new generation, ready to carry on the legacy of those who came before. And as we reflect on the past, we are reminded of the importance of preserving and passing down the knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors. In the spirit of inheritance, we also pay tribute to Samuel, a humble artisan who dedicated his life to perfecting the craft of spinning. His legacy lives on in the textiles we cherish today.