Mixed Race Collection

Esther Bruce & her father Joseph Bruce in Fulham, London. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother

English soprano opera singer Mme Alexandrine-Caroline Branchu 1780-1850 as Hippermnestre in Les Danaides by Antonio
FLO4562654 English soprano opera singer Mme Alexandrine-Caroline Branchu 1780-1850 as Hippermnestre in Les Danaides by Antonio Salieri at the Opera de Paris, 1817

A mixed-race African man wearing a necklace and bone, carrying a bow and arrow
5856470 A mixed-race African man wearing a necklace and bone, carrying a bow and arrow.; (add.info.: "The Bastard White." A mixed-race African man wearing a necklace and bone)

Portrait of Stoffel Speelman, a Khoikhoi of Hottentot man 1, and a chief of the Griqua or Kora people with hassagai
FLO4569191 Portrait of Stoffel Speelman, a Khoikhoi of Hottentot man 1, and a chief of the Griqua or Kora people with hassagai (spear) and kirri (club) 2

'Half-caste girl of Manaos; Indian-Rubber Groves of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Half-caste girl of Manaos; Indian-Rubber Groves of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Portrait of Antoine, c1840. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Portrait of Antoine, c1840. In the summer of 1837, Alfred Jacob Miller accompanied Captain William Drummond Stewart, a veteran of Wellington's Spanish campaign

AI Image - Portrait of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 2023. The Duchess of Sussex (born Rachel Meghan Markle, 1981) is an American former actress

Costumes de Différents Pays, Mulatre Libre du Mexique, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Mulatre Libre du Mexique, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Metive de Quito, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Metive de Quito, c1797

Mestizo woman, c.1675-c.1725. Creator: Anon
Mestizo woman, c.1675-c.1725. Woman dressed in a sarong with red/white/blue patterns, a white shirt and a green/yellow jacket. She wears a red necklace and a black bracelet

A Harbour Scene, between c.1665 and c.1665. Creator: Nicolaes Berchem
A Harbour Scene, between c.1665 and c.1665

Cowan, Rosamonde, Miss (Rose Rolanda ; Mrs. Miguel C.), seated by a stream, 1919 May 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowan, Rosamonde, Miss (Rose Rolanda ; Mrs. Miguel C.), seated by a stream, 1919 May 24

Cowan, Rosamonde, Miss (Rose Rolanda, Mrs. Miguel C.), portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1919

Cowan, Rosamonde, Miss (Rose Rolanda, Mrs. Miguel C.), portrait photograph, between 1915 and 1919

Cowan, Rosamonde, Miss (Rose Rolanda, Mrs. Miguel C.), portrait photograph, 1919 May 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowan, Rosamonde, Miss (Rose Rolanda, Mrs. Miguel C.), portrait photograph, 1919 May 24

Cowan, Rosamonde, Miss (Rose Rolanda, Mrs. Miguel C.), portrait photograph, 1919 May 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cowan, Rosamonde, Miss (Rose Rolanda, Mrs. Miguel C.), portrait photograph, 1919 May 24

Mr. James T. Buckner; Ship builder; Rents out boats; Battle Creek, Mich. 1907. Creator: Unknown
Mr. James T. Buckner; Ship builder; Rents out boats; Battle Creek, Mich. 1907

Thomas Geyder, Batavia, Ill.; A prosperous farmer, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Thomas Geyder, Batavia, Ill.; A prosperous farmer, 1907

Leaving Charleston on the city being bombarded, 1866. Creator: Unknown
Leaving Charleston on the city being bombarded, 1866

Miss Harriet E. Giles; Miss Sophia P. Packard; Founders of Spelman Seminary, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Miss Harriet E. Giles; Miss Sophia P. Packard; Founders of Spelman Seminary, 1907

J. A. Simms; Efficient Secretary of Metropolitan Church, (1921?). Creator: Unknown
J. A. Simms; Efficient Secretary of Metropolitan Church, (1921?)

Lou K. Early. ; Mary I. Weimer. ; Jo Lu Wolcott, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Lou K. Early. ; Mary I. Weimer. ; Jo Lu Wolcott, 1914

American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
American Federation of Musicians, ca. Jan. 1947

E. Lewis. Sculptor, c1870-c1879. Creator: Henry Rocher
E. Lewis. Sculptor, c1870-c1879. Additional title: Studio portrait of sculptor Edmonia Lewis

Kim & Jennie to Laura H. Fredille, 1869. Creator: B. F. Reimer. Kim & Jennie to Laura H. Fredille, 1869. Creator: B. F
Kim & Jennie to Laura H. Fredille, 1869. Additional title: Studio portrait of Kim & Jennie, one standing

The Fifteenth Amendment, 1870. Creator: James Carter Beard
The Fifteenth Amendment, 1870

Kirk's White Cloud floating soap, 1898-02. Creator: Unknown
James S. Kirk & Company White Cloud floating soap, 1898-02

The Crusader, Feb. 1919; Miss Marie Fraine; Cover page, 1918-1922. Creator: Unknown
The Crusader, Feb. 1919; Miss Marie Fraine; Cover page, 1918-1922

James Lewis, 1887. Creator: Unknown
James Lewis, 1887. African-American soldier and politician, born enslaved. His father was a white planter. Lewis worked on steamboats on the Mississippi

Doll - "Martha Ann", c. 1937. Creator: Anne Colman. Doll - "Martha Ann", c. 1937
Doll - "Martha Ann", c. 1937

At the Dance Part of the 8th US Cavalry and 3rd Infantry at the great Indian Grass Dance... 1890. Creator: John C. H
At the Dance. Part of the 8th U.S. Cavalry and 3rd Infantry at the great Indian Grass Dance on Reservation []. Group portrait of Big Foot's (Miniconjou) band and federal military men

Esperanza Spalding, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex, 2013. Artist
Esperanza Spalding, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex, 2013

Unidentified standing figures: woman, her folded arms leaning on back of chair... 1890. Creator: J. N. Wilson
Unidentified standing figures: woman, her folded arms leaning on back of chair, and young man, probably her son, left hand on book, 1890

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor cigarette card. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) British composer of mixed race ancestry. His father came from Sierra Leone & his mother was English

Esther Bruce at the launch of Aunt Esther's Story. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham, London to a Guyanese father & an English mother

Evelyn Dove by Kay Vaughan. Evelyn Dove (1902-1987) London-born singer & actress. Mixed race daughter of a Sierra Leone barrister & his English wife

Cafuzo Girl; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Cafuzo Girl; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. [Woman from the Trombetas River region of the Amazon in South America. The term cafuzo has been used to refer to people of mixed African

An old tenant house with a mud chimney and cotton growing up to its door... Melrose, La. 1940
An old tenant house with a mud chimney and cotton growing up to its door, which is occupied by Mulattoes, Melrose, Louisiana

Robert Carlos De Large, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Hon. Robert C. De Large, between 1860 and 1875. [Politician from South Carolina]

Race (oil on canvas)
IND113665 Race (oil on canvas) by Cabera, Miguel (1710-68); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

A Half-Breed and his Lobo Indian Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas)
IND113589 A Half-Breed and his Lobo Indian Wife and their Child, from a series on mixed race marriages in Mexico (oil on canvas) by Mexican School, (18th century); Museo de America, Madrid

Tobit Burying the Dead in Defiance of the Orders of Sennacherib, (oil on canvas)
990059 Tobit Burying the Dead in Defiance of the Orders of Sennacherib, (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Francesco (1641-1716); 65x80.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising poster for Shell, 1938 (colour lithograph)
1770090 Advertising poster for Shell, 1938 (colour lithograph) by Craig, Barry (1902-51); 76x114 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for Shell. Barry Craig (1902-1951)

Boy with a Large Bottle (oil on canvas)
987800 Boy with a Large Bottle (oil on canvas) by Romanach, Leopoldo (1862-1951); 64.8x78.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy with a Large Bottle; Nino con Garrafa)

Taking the Hump Rib, c. 1858 (pencil, w / c and gouache on paper)
5310474 Taking the Hump Rib, c.1858 (pencil, w/c and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 20.7x28.6 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Interior of an Indian Lodge, c. 1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper)
5054754 Interior of an Indian Lodge, c.1837 (pencil, pen and ink and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 20.0x17.6 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Sir W. D. S. Antoine and Auguste or Preparing for a Buffalo Hunt, c. 1837 (pen and ink, wash and gouache on paper)
5310505 Sir W.D.S. Antoine and Auguste or Preparing for a Buffalo Hunt, c.1837 (pen and ink, wash and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 28x24.2 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Antoine, Principal Hunter, c. 1837 (w / c on paper)
5054736 Antoine, Principal Hunter, c.1837 (w/c on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 22.6x20 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

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"Embracing the Beauty of Mixed Race: A Tapestry of Heritage and Identity" In a vibrant corner of Fulham, London, Esther Bruce stands tall beside her father Joseph Bruce. Their bond transcends boundaries as they celebrate their mixed race heritage with pride. Across time and continents, individuals like Evelyn Dove have left an indelible mark on history. Her captivating presence shines through in Kay Vaughan's portrait, capturing the essence of a woman who defied societal norms. The legacy continues with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, immortalized in a cigarette card that pays homage to his incredible musical talent. His compositions echo through generations, reminding us that art knows no racial boundaries. Esther Bruce takes center stage once more at the launch of Aunt Esther's Story - a testament to resilience and triumph over adversity. Her story resonates deeply within all those who embrace their mixed race identity. Esperanza Spalding graces the Love Supreme Jazz Festival in Glynde, East Sussex; her music transcending genres and uniting souls from diverse backgrounds. As an artist herself, she embodies the power of self-expression without limitations. Journeys intertwine as Esther Bruce joins forces with Kathy Joyce in Brighton - two kindred spirits navigating life's complexities together. Their friendship is a testament to unity amidst diversity. In bustling Fulham or amidst the Changing of the Guard ceremony in London, Avril Coleridge-Taylor proudly carries her heritage forward. She represents strength and grace while honoring her mixed race lineage. Traveling back in time to 1875 Brazil reveals Cafuzo Girl; an enigmatic figure whose origins remain unknown but whose image symbolizes the rich tapestry woven by mixing races throughout history. These glimpses into lives past and present remind us that being mixed race is not just about genetics; it is about embracing our multifaceted identities and celebrating our shared humanity, and is about recognizing beauty beyond borders and finding strength in our diverse heritage.