Mary Ellen Edwards Collection

"Rosalind and Celia" ("As You Like It", by Miss Edwards in the Exhibition of the Society... 1862)
"Rosalind and Celia" ("As You Like It", by Miss Edwards in the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists, 1862)

A woman looking at house for let
5616562 A woman looking at house for let by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman looking at a house for let)

A daughter and ailing mother, 1850
3478227 A daughter and ailing mother, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughter and ailing mother)

A mother cuddling her child, whilst sat on a rocking chair, 1850
3478217 A mother cuddling her child, whilst sat on a rocking chair, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother cuddling her child)

A mother cuddling her child, 1850
3478204 A mother cuddling her child, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother cuddling her child)

A mother cuddling her children, 1850
3478199 A mother cuddling her children, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother cuddling her children)

A young woman on the beach
3735450 A young woman on the beach by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young woman relaxing on the beach)

Illustration depicting young women with muffs, to keep their hands warm during the colder
5309071 Illustration depicting young women with muffs, to keep their hands warm during the colder weather by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

Illustration depicting a family taking breakfast in the garden
5308940 Illustration depicting a family taking breakfast in the garden by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a family taking breakfast in the garden)

Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon
5308653 Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

Welsh girls at a Hollantide fair, a hiring fair, waiting to be engaged as domestic
5616094 Welsh girls at a Hollantide fair, a hiring fair, waiting to be engaged as domestic servants by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

A woman buying holly to use for Christmas decorations. By Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934
5615987 A woman buying holly to use for Christmas decorations. By Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934) an English artist, 1882 (engraving) by Edwards

An engraving depicting the collection of holly and evergreen for Christmas decoration
5311000 An engraving depicting the collection of holly and evergreen for Christmas decoration. Illustrated by Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934) an English artist and illustrator of childrens books

An engraving depicting a musical evening. Illustrated by Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934
5310983 An engraving depicting a musical evening. Illustrated by Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934) an English artist and illustrator of childrens books, 19th century by Edwards

Illustration of Housewife, 1886
1574565 Illustration of Housewife, 1886 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Housewife washing and drying the dishes)

A widow with her children
5312070 A widow with her children by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widow with her children)

Engraving depicting a doctor examining a baby with measles
5309389 Engraving depicting a doctor examining a baby with measles by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a doctor examining a baby with measles)

Ladies with fans
5307916 Ladies with fans. by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting wealthy young ladies using fans to cool themselves)

Illustration depicting a mother with her children
5308902 Illustration depicting a mother with her children by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother with her children)

Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon
5308654 Illustration of a little girl being looked after by her aunts and uncle for an afternoon by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

Children being read to by their mother
5616029 Children being read to by their mother by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting children being read to by their mother)

A woman giving the crossing sweeper a warm dinner. By Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934
5615912 A woman giving the crossing sweeper a warm dinner. By Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934) an English artist, 1880 (engraving) by Edwards

A nursemaid with a child in front of a fire, 1850
3478004 A nursemaid with a child in front of a fire, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration of a nursemaid with a child in front of a fire)

Three women sit in conversation, 1881
3479874 Three women sit in conversation, 1881 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Three women sit in conversation English 19th century)

Mother and Daughters, 1850
3478130 Mother and Daughters, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration titled Mother and Daughters)

A young woman reading through a letter illustrated by Mary Ellen Edwards
3735153 A young woman reading through a letter illustrated by Mary Ellen Edwards by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

Illustration of Housewife, 1888 (engraving)
1574567 Illustration of Housewife, 1888 (engraving) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Housewife drying the dishes)

A daughter at her fathers deathbed, 1850
3478628 A daughter at her fathers deathbed, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughter at her fathers deathbed)

A mother checking on her sleeping child, 1850
3478213 A mother checking on her sleeping child, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother checking on her sleeping child)

An aunt spending quality time with her niece, 1850
3478155 An aunt spending quality time with her niece, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting an aunt spending quality time with her niece)

A little girl with her aunt and uncle who are babysitting her for the afternoon, 1850
3478152 A little girl with her aunt and uncle who are babysitting her for the afternoon, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

A couple courting, 1888 (engraving)
5616400 A couple courting, 1888 (engraving) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

A couple courting, 1888 (engraving)
5616399 A couple courting, 1888 (engraving) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

A woman looking at house for let
5616563 A woman looking at house for let by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman looking at a house for let)

A nursemaid watching her charges
5616383 A nursemaid watching her charges by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a nursemaid watching her charges)

Children seated by the fireside
5616035 Children seated by the fireside by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting children seated by the fireside)

An engraving depicting a doctor visiting his young patient at home
5310739 An engraving depicting a doctor visiting his young patient at home. Illustrated by Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934) an English artist and prolific illustrator of childrens books

Engraving depicting a cripple boy at the seaside
5308897 Engraving depicting a cripple boy at the seaside by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a cripple boy at the seaside)

A young woman reading by an open window
5308064 A young woman reading by an open window. by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young woman reading by an open window)

A wealthy young lady using a fan
5307918 A wealthy young lady using a fan. by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a wealthy young lady using a fan to cool herself down)

An engraving depicting Welsh girls at a Hollantide Fair, a hiring fair
5311038 An engraving depicting Welsh girls at a Hollantide Fair, a hiring fair, waiting to be engaged as domestic servants

Parents with their blind daughter, 1850
3478683 Parents with their blind daughter, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting parents with their blind daughter)

A young mother cuddling her child, 1850
3478212 A young mother cuddling her child, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother cuddling her child)

An engraving depicting a regular scene of a wealthy Victorian family
5310768 An engraving depicting a regular scene of a wealthy Victorian family. In the main image, the children are being watched over by their nursemaid as they play with building bricks

An engraving depicting a mother rocking her baby. Illustrated Mary Ellen Edwards
5310975 An engraving depicting a mother rocking her baby. Illustrated Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934) an English artist and prolific illustrator of childrens books, 19th century by Edwards

Illustration depicting a daughter weeping at her mothers deathbed, 1884 (engraving)
5616412 Illustration depicting a daughter weeping at her mothers deathbed, 1884 (engraving) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

A woman giving gifts to a poor cottager. By Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934
5615920 A woman giving gifts to a poor cottager. By Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934) an English artist, 1880 (engraving) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Universal History Archive/UIG; English

Engraving depicting two women keeping warm beside the fireplace
5308896 Engraving depicting two women keeping warm beside the fireplace by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Engraving depicting two women keeping warm beside the fireplace)

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"Mary Ellen Edwards: A Glimpse into the Life of a Remarkable Woman" Step back in time to the year 1850, where we find Mary Ellen Edwards, a woman with an adventurous spirit and a heart full of love. In search of a new home, she gazes at a charming house for let, envisioning the memories that could be made within its walls. But Mary Ellen's responsibilities extend beyond finding shelter; she is also caring for her ailing mother. With tenderness and devotion, she cradles her child on a rocking chair, providing comfort during challenging times. The bond between mother and child is truly timeless. As the days pass by in 1850, Mary Ellen continues to embrace motherhood wholeheartedly. Whether cuddling her child or embracing all her children together, she cherishes every moment spent nurturing their growth and happiness. Yet amidst her maternal duties, Mary Ellen finds solace in moments of leisure as well. On one occasion, we see her enjoying the serenity of the beach—a place where worries are washed away by gentle waves and endless possibilities await. Illustrations from this era capture not only Mary Ellen's life but also those around her. Young women clutch muffs tightly to keep their hands warm during colder days while families gather for breakfast in picturesque gardens—an idyllic scene filled with laughter and shared meals. In another illustration brimming with familial warmth, we witness little girls being cared for by doting relatives—an afternoon filled with playfulness and affectionate guidance. Venturing further into Welsh culture at Hollantide fair—a hiring fair—Mary Ellen observes young girls eagerly waiting to be engaged as domestic help. It serves as a reminder that opportunities were limited but determination was abundant among women like herself who sought independence through work. With Christmas approaching in 1850s England, Wales, Maryellen buys holly from local vendors to adorn her home with festive cheer.