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Phyllis Collection

"Phyllis: A Captivating Tale of Dance, Art, and Joy" Step into the enchanting world of Phyllis, where dance and art intertwine to create a mesmerizing story

Background imagePhyllis Collection: A map of the Colne Valley Cloth District

A map of the Colne Valley Cloth District
Pictorial map of the Colne Valley Cloth District in Yorkshire, drawn by the poster artist and designer Leslie MacDonald Gill the year before his death, in 1946

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Aristotle and Phyllis, 1513. Creator: Baldung (Baldung Grien), Hans (1484-1545)

Aristotle and Phyllis, 1513. Creator: Baldung (Baldung Grien), Hans (1484-1545)
Aristotle and Phyllis, 1513. Found in the Collection of Art Museum Basel

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Happy Land

Happy Land
Young girl and her dolls paddling in the sea, painted in Art Deco style. Artist: Phyllis Cooper Date: 1926

Background imagePhyllis Collection: A study of the dancer Lena King, London, 1922

A study of the dancer Lena King, London, 1922. Has succeeded Phyllis Bedells at the Empire Theatre Date: 1922

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Happy Land

Happy Land
Children out on a windy day; one taking a pick-a-back ride, painted in Art Deco style. Artist: Phyllis Cooper Date: 1926

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Primrose Phyllis Salt by Madame Yevonde

Primrose Phyllis Salt by Madame Yevonde. She was the daughter of Major-General Harold Francis Salt DSO, making her debut in 1933. Date: 1933

Background imagePhyllis Collection: 1908 Olympic Ice Skaters

1908 Olympic Ice Skaters
A montage of competitors who took part in the figure skating events at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The event was held at the Princes Skating Club in Knightsbridge

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Art deco girl writing a letter

Art deco girl writing a letter
" If you re ever passing by". Girl in art deco style fashion sitting down at her desk writing a letter. " 1923

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Children enjoying a drink

Children enjoying a drink
Advertisement postcard for Ovaltine. When John and I at battle play. Artist: Phyllis Cooper Date: circa 1921

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Christmas! Christmas! Jolly Season

Christmas! Christmas! Jolly Season -- a girl and a boy out for a walk with their dog on a windy day. 20th century

Background imagePhyllis Collection: A study of the dancer Phyllis Bedells, 1922

A study of the dancer Phyllis Bedells, 1922 formerly of the Empire Theatre. She has arranged the dances and ensembles for The Island King at the Adelphi Theatre, London. Date: 1922

Background imagePhyllis Collection: PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her Poems, 1773

PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her Poems, 1773
PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her " Poems, " 1773

Background imagePhyllis Collection: HOME TALENT, 1921. Phyllis Haver in a scene from the film

HOME TALENT, 1921. Phyllis Haver in a scene from the film

Background imagePhyllis Collection: PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her Poems, London

PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her Poems, London, 1773
PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her " Poems, " London, 1773

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Girl rocking Teddy to sleep

Girl rocking Teddy to sleep

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Female Munitions Workers

Female Munitions Workers
The Australian Premier, William Hughes, reviews female munitions workers at Cardiff, escorted by Phyllis Ayrton

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Judo as self-defence as demonstrated by Phyllis Boutell

Judo as self-defence as demonstrated by Phyllis Boutell
Page showing Miss Phyllis Boutell and Mr Charles Cawkell demonstrating how judo, or ju-jitsu, can be an effective form of self-defence if attacked

Background imagePhyllis Collection: The George Sisters - Doris and Phyllis - American

The George Sisters - Doris and Phyllis - American
The George Sisters (Doris and Phyllis), American dancers of the stage and vaudeville 1927 - to be seen in the Broadway show Allez-Oop Date: 1927

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Phyllis Broughton, British actress, 1884. Artist: Samuel A Walker

Phyllis Broughton, British actress, 1884. Artist: Samuel A Walker
Phyllis Broughton, British actress, 1884. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume IV, July to December, 1884, edited by Clement Scott, David Bogue, London, 1884

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Courtneidge and Welchman in film The Cinema Star

Courtneidge and Welchman in film The Cinema Star
Cicely Courtneidge as Phyllis and Harry Welchman as Victor de Brett in film The Cinema Star'. Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePhyllis Collection: WW2 - Timber Girl

WW2 - Timber Girl
A front cover illustration for a WW2 children's story book, Timber Girl, written by Phyllis Matthewman. The image portrays a man and woman in conversation, in a woodland setting. Date: 1944

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Four solo dancers, December 1923

Four solo dancers, December 1923: Margaret Craske late of Diaghileff's Russian Ballet; Audrey Ashby, Phyllis Calvert and Marjorie Daw Date: 1923

Background imagePhyllis Collection: A portrait of the dancer Phyllis Bedells, December 1923

A portrait of the dancer Phyllis Bedells, December 1923 famous for her performances at the Empire and Alhambra ballets Date: 1923

Background imagePhyllis Collection: British Wightman Cup Team

British Wightman Cup Team
The Wightman Cup was an annual women's tennis competition between British and American teams, held from 1923 until 1989. In 1931 the U. S. Team was victorious. Date: 1931

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Fred Terry and his daughter Phillida Terson

Fred Terry and his daughter Phillida Terson
Fred Terry (1863-1933) was an English actor and theatrical manager. Here he is seen with his daughter Phyllis Neilson-Terry (1892-1977) who was then performing under the name of Phillida Terson

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Caricature illustrations, Our Saturday Selection, by Phyllis Kermode, illustrator

Caricature illustrations, Our Saturday Selection, by Phyllis Kermode, illustrator. Showing the Oxford and Cambridge boat race teams, with quotations, No 4, your bags aren't baggy enough

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Phyllis Neilson-Terry, actress, (1892-1977) theatrical studio portrait

Phyllis Neilson-Terry, actress, (1892-1977) theatrical studio portrait. Captioned, Favouring Father or Mother?: A Physiognomical Problem For Playgoers'

Background imagePhyllis Collection: ROMEO JULIET DEATH SCENE

ROMEO JULIET DEATH SCENE
Miss Phyllis Neilson-Terry is Juliet, Mr Vernon Steel is Romeo, in the dramatic climax to this sad tale of star- crossed lovers. Date: 16 December 1910

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Actress As Juliet

Actress As Juliet
Act V, Scene III Phyllis Neilson-Terry & Vernon steel as Romeo & Juliet'; lovers united in death Date: Early twentieth century

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Children dressing up playing Children's Postcard

Children dressing up playing Children's Postcard
Children, dressing, up, playing, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, Phyllis, Purser, 12022770

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Children dressing up/playing

Children dressing up/playing by Phyllis Purser

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Pixies painting window frame

Pixies painting window frame by Phyllis Chase

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Elves & grasshopper

Elves & grasshopper by Phyllis Chase

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Elves painting

Elves painting by Phyllis Chase

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Girl with book and fairies

Girl with book and fairies. by Phyllis Chase

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Elves or fairies having tea and cake with rabbits

Elves or fairies having tea and cake with rabbits. by Phyllis Chase

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Elf and rabbits The sun is up - tis time to rise?

Elf and rabbits The sun is up - tis time to rise? by Phyllis Chase

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Girl and pixies elves ? Children's Postcard design

Girl and pixies elves ? Children's Postcard design
Girl, and, pixies, elves, ?, Children's, Postcard, design, Watercolour, painting, Phyllis, Chase, 12022760

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Elves with honey bee

Elves with honey bee by Phyllis Chase

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Elf (?)

Elf (?) by a pond or lake by Phyllis Chase

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Aristotle and Phyllis, surrounded by a young man and woman with Eros

Aristotle and Phyllis, surrounded by a young man and woman with Eros, and reclining nude woman with two children
1163365 Aristotle and Phyllis, surrounded by a young man and woman with Eros, and reclining nude woman with two children, second half of the 15th century (engraving) by Baldini

Background imagePhyllis Collection: 'Iolanthe'at the Savoy Theatre (engraving)

"Iolanthe"at the Savoy Theatre (engraving)
1061273 " Iolanthe" at the Savoy Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Iolanthe" at the Savoy Theatre)

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Miss May Yohe, as Phyllis, in 'The Lady Slavey'(b / w photo)

Miss May Yohe, as Phyllis, in "The Lady Slavey"(b / w photo)
726414 Miss May Yohe, as Phyllis, in " The Lady Slavey" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss May Yohe, as Phyllis)

Background imagePhyllis Collection: May Yohe as Phyllis in The Lady Slavey

May Yohe as Phyllis in The Lady Slavey Date: 1890s

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Phyllis Broughton and Hayden Coffin in Marjorie

Phyllis Broughton and Hayden Coffin in Marjorie Date: 1890s

Background imagePhyllis Collection: Cinderella, Adelphi Theatre, London, Christmas pantomime with Phyllis Dare in the title

Cinderella, Adelphi Theatre, London, Christmas pantomime with Phyllis Dare in the title role, Carrie Moore as the Prince, Dan Rolyat as the Baron, John Humphries as the Baroness

Background imagePhyllis Collection: The Editor of The Dog World Mrs Phyllis Robson, pictured with her eight-month-old

The Editor of The Dog World Mrs Phyllis Robson, pictured with her eight-month-old Afghan Hound puppy Asri-Havid of Ghazni. Date: 1927

Background imagePhyllis Collection: To Phyllis, in a Dilemma (litho)

To Phyllis, in a Dilemma (litho)
1601426 To Phyllis, in a Dilemma (litho) by Read, Edward (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Phyllis, in a Dilemma. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1902)



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"Phyllis: A Captivating Tale of Dance, Art, and Joy" Step into the enchanting world of Phyllis, where dance and art intertwine to create a mesmerizing story. From Lena King's captivating performance in London during 1922 to Hans Baldung's intriguing depiction of Aristotle and Phyllis in 1513, the essence transcends time. In Madame Yevonde's stunning portrait titled "Primrose Phyllis Salt, " we witness the beauty and grace that emanates from this mysterious figure. As we delve deeper into history, we discover the prowess of Olympic Ice Skaters in 1908 who brought joy to many with their breathtaking performances on ice. Enter "Happy Land, " a realm where children find solace and delight as they enjoy refreshing drinks amidst laughter. The spirit of Christmas fills the air as families come together for a season filled with merriment and cheer, and is during these festive times that memories are made, creating bonds that last a lifetime. Phyllis Bedells' study in 1922 showcases her dedication to dance, capturing her elegance through every movement. But beyond the realm of artistry lies an extraordinary poet named Phillis Wheatley – an African-American woman whose engraved frontispiece graces her renowned collection "Poems" from 1773. Phyllis embodies resilience, creativity, and passion throughout history – whether it be through dance or poetry – leaving an indelible mark on those who encounter her presence. Her legacy lives on as she continues to inspire generations with her artistic brilliance. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel the captivating tale – a symbol of strength, beauty, and boundless imagination that will forever leave its imprint on our hearts.