Nightcap Collection

Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. Artist: John Leech
Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. The irascible, curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge, sitting alone on Christmas Eve, is visited by the ghost of Marley, his late business partner

The headache, from the series L Imagination, c. 1830 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR287002 The headache, from the series L Imagination, c.1830 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Serie L Imagination)

Night and Morning (coloured etching)
STC188361 Night and Morning (coloured etching) by Seymour, Robert (1798-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shortshanks was Seymours shortlived pseudonym)

Musicians in the snow on a Christmas card, about to have something poured on them from a jug. circa 1890s

Womens shingle cap 1929
Shingle cap, made of crocheted silk, with a choice of colours. Date: 1929

Lady Nightcap at Breakfast, comical Georgian scene, black servant serving his employer. Date: 1772

Emperor Schlummerpunsch (engraving)
2788235 Emperor Schlummerpunsch (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Schlummerpunsch)

The disguised wolf
" The disguised wolf, a scene from little red riding hood. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

English Bulldog dog, outdoors looking tired wearing nightcap Date: 16-08-2021

DOG - Golden Retriever Puppy lying down on blue gingham wearing a nightcap Date: 27-01-2021

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Siberian kitten sleeping wearing a nightcap

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Three labrador puppies sleeping and wearing nightcaps Three labrador puppies sleeping and wearing nightcaps

Little Rosette, 153. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Little Rosette, 153

A Victorian Christmas card of a cat and a bulldog in bed having a cuddle, c
3603525 A Victorian Christmas card of a cat and a bulldog in bed having a cuddle, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Scrooge, from A Christmas Carol, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465762 Scrooge, from A Christmas Carol, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ebenezer Scrooge; principal character of A Christmas Carol)

The purge, illustration from Le Rire, 6th March 1897 (engraving)
REV382361 The purge, illustration from Le Rire, 6th March 1897 (engraving) by Cadel, Eugene (1865-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: ca commence-t-il a te gargouiller un peu, mon tresor)

Picture Postcard - Humour
A humorous write-away postcard allowed the sender to write a greeting or short note on the front of the postcard at a time when only the recipients address was permitted on the back of the postcard

Two Regency gentlemen about to fight a duel with pistols. One expecting the magistrates and Bow Street officers to appear. More Miseries

Fashionable couple disturbed by stupid, stone-cold
Fashionable couple disturbed at home in the morning by stupid, stone-cold idle relatives. Miseries of the country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

The Letter, (pastel on paper)
658380 The Letter, (pastel on paper) by Enjolras, Delphin (1857-1945); 73x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Letter. Delphin Enjolras (1857-1945). Pastel on paper

Henri De Gallon, 1819 (chalk and pastel on paper)
NYH154257 Henri De Gallon, 1819 (chalk and pastel on paper) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); 28.6x22.2 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

No. 889-6 Morning Amusements before a Trip to Tivoli (pen and wash, pencil)
FIT88898 No.889-6 Morning Amusements before a Trip to Tivoli (pen and wash, pencil) by Dance, George (1741-1825); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Christmas card, three robins asleep on a branch. 20th century

Ecstatic parents with their new baby (colour litho)
CHT265526 Ecstatic parents with their new baby (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spotted lawn nightgown with lace and mini-roses, 1914 (colour litho)
STC255691 Spotted lawn nightgown with lace and mini-roses, 1914 (colour litho) by Pichenot, Robert (fl.1914); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

European columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris, Ancolie vulgaire. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

White-flowered ladys nightcap, Bonamia species
La Bonamy a fleurs blanches. White-flowered ladys nightcap, Bonamia species. Named for the French physician and botanist Francois Bonamy

Yellow-flowered ladys nightcap, Bonamia species
La Bonamy a fleurs jaunes. Yellow-flowered ladys nightcap, Bonamia species. Named for the French physician and botanist Francois Bonamy

Portrait of Jacob Trip, c. 1661 (oil on canvas)
3700761 Portrait of Jacob Trip, c.1661 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 130.5x97 cm; National Gallery, London

Mans multi-coloured silks and spangle embroidered nightcap, 1610s (silk)
3100413 Mans multi-coloured silks and spangle embroidered nightcap, 1610s (silk) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); (add.info)

Man in bed, Man under falling snow! Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730873 Man in bed, Man under falling snow! Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in bed, Man under falling snow)

Frying Sprats, or Royal Supper, and Toasting Muffins, or Royal Breakfast
NCO189787 Frying Sprats, or Royal Supper, and Toasting Muffins, or Royal Breakfast, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Mr and Mrs Caudle (coloured engraving)
5234297 Mr and Mrs Caudle (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr and Mrs Caudle)

A Parody on Milton, pub. 1807 (hand coloured etching)
2636958 A Parody on Milton, pub. 1807 (hand coloured etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton (1608-74); ); The Stapleton Collection; English

"Last in bed puts out the light!"(colour litho)
3627308 " Last in bed puts out the light!" (colour litho) by Ludovici, Albert Jnr. (1852-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Last in bed puts out the light!")

The Eagle and the Owl, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine
DUV694304 The Eagle and the Owl, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine, by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sleep-Walker, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching0)
NCO190163 The Sleep-Walker, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching0 by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 34.7x24.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Woman spilling a pitcher of water over herself during the night
5893687 Woman spilling a pitcher of water over herself during the night. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Woman in nightcap)

Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, illustration from
CHT157405 Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, illustration from Les Contes de Perrault, engraved by Pannemaker, published by J.Hetzel, 1862 (etching) (b/w photo) by Dore

Woman having her feet treated painfully by a chiropodist
5893724 Woman having her feet treated painfully by a chiropodist. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Woman having her feet treated painfully by a chiropodist in her bedroom)

Night Cap, c. 1939. Creator: Marie Alain
Night Cap, c. 1939

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Clothing Fashion 1956. January 1956 P021287

Night Cap, c. 1940. Creator: Lillian Causey
Night Cap, c. 1940

Parents with a howling baby at night
Eighteenth or early nineteenth century parents experiencing the joys of a howling baby in the night. Father paces the floor with the baby in his arms while mother offers advice from the comfort of a

Politeness of Francis to Henry, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Politeness of Francis to Henry, 1897. King Francis I of France, with exaggeratedly hooked nose and holding a pair of boots

The Confectioner Steenfatt, 1822 (oil on canvas)
XKH179043 The Confectioner Steenfatt, 1822 (oil on canvas) by Meixner, Franz Xaver von (fl.1822); 86x68.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Effects of Extravagance, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Effects of Extravagance, c1860, (c1860). Robert Curthose (c1051-1134) the Duke of Normandy from 1087 until 1106, eldest son of William I (c1028-1087)

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"Nightcap: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of "nightcap, " where dreams come alive and stories unfold. In this captivating journey, we explore various scenes that evoke a sense of comfort, whimsy, and nostalgia. Transport yourself to the 19th century as we witness a scene from Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece, "A Christmas Carol. " The intricate artwork by John Leech brings Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation to life, reminding us of the power of redemption. As day turns into night, we encounter an exquisite colored etching titled "Night and Morning. " This mesmerizing piece captures the ethereal beauty of twilight while hinting at new beginnings just beyond the horizon. The magic continues with musicians playing in the snow on a charming Christmas card. Their melodies create an atmosphere filled with joy and merriment during this festive season. Next, we meet Lady Nightcap at Breakfast—a delightful character who adds a touch of elegance to our morning routine. Her shingle cap from 1929 showcases fashion trends from yesteryears while reminding us that style is timeless. Animals also find solace in nightcaps; a cat and dog snuggle up together on another heartwarming Christmas card. Their companionship reminds us that love knows no boundaries—even between different species—especially during special occasions like Christmas. Emperor Schlummerpunsch invites us into his realm through an enchanting engraving. As he reigns over dreamland, he encourages restful slumber for all who seek respite from their daily worries. But beware. Not everything is what it seems—the disguised wolf lurks amidst innocence. This cautionary tale reminds us to stay vigilant even when surrounded by seemingly harmless situations or individuals. Our furry friends also enjoy donning nightcaps; an English Bulldog looks tired but content outdoors wearing one. Meanwhile, a Golden Retriever puppy lies down on blue gingham, exuding pure innocence and tranquility.