Spangled Collection

Silver spangled Hamburgh cock and hen, Henry Beldons pair, Cup at Allerton 1871, Hen first at Birmingham 1871, and cup at Bristol 1872

Crescent Gardens Ballroom and Theatre, Revere Beach, Massachusetts Date: circa 1909

Miss Columbia - Personification of the USA
Columbia - a historical and poetic name used for the United States of America and is also the name of its female personification (Miss Columbia)

Golden spangled Hamburgh cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Henry Beldons pair, cock cup at Birmingham 1870, hen cup at Kendal, Whitehouse and Spalding 1871

Black Hamburgh cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Rev. W. Sergeantsons pair, first prize at Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester 1871, and Bristol 1872

Ulysses S. Grant - US President and Military Commander
Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) - 18th president of the United States (18691877) following his success as military commander in the American Civil War. Date: circa 1920s

Chief Seattles Grave
The grave of Chief Seattle (Si ahl), (circa 1780-1866) - a DkhwDuwAbsh (Duwamish) chief, also known as Sealth, Seathle, Seathl, or See-ahth. He followed a course of accommodation to white settlers

The Scott Key Mansion, Washington DC, USA. Home of Francis Scott Key, author of Star Spangled Banner - located at 3518 M Street, N. W. The one-storey annex at the right was his law ofice

Womans Relief Corps
A beautiful gilded and embossed postacrd promoting the viryue and history of the Womans Relief Corps - a charitable society to provide local relief work among the needy and to aid military veterans

American patriotic postcard, commemorating the civil war. Honour the Brave! 1861- 1865 Date: 1908

GOLD-SPANGLED HAMBURGHS Gallus species) Date: 1912

Spangled Skimmer male on Arrowhead plant Date: 15-06-2021

Skirt from a Court Gown, France, 1805-15. Creator: Unknown
Skirt from a Court Gown, France, 1805-15

Crazy Quilt with Animals, New York, 1886. Creator: Florence Elizabeth Marvin
Crazy Quilt with Animals, New York, 1886

Fan, France, c. 1880. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, c.1880

Fan, France, 1870 / 1880. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, 1870/1880

Dancers in costume (colour photo)
3094629 Dancers in costume (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers in costume. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Green silver-spangled shark, autumnal rustic and figure
Green silver-spangled shark, Cucullia argentea 1, 2, autumnal rustic, Eugnorisma glareosa 4, figure of eighty, Tethea ocularis 4-6

Saxon, shears, marsh dagger, brown-spot pinion, white-line
Saxon moth, Hyppa rectilinea 1, shears moth, Hada plebeja 2, 3, marsh dagger, Acronicta strigosa 4, brown-spot pinion, Agrochola litura 5, white-line dart, Euxoa nigrofusca 6, Opigena polygona 7

Burnished brass and green silver-spangled shark moths
Burnished brass moth, Diachrysia chrysitis 1-5, and green silver-spangled shark, Cucullia argentea 6-9. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers

Spotted clover, Guernsey underwing, straw underwing, etc
Spotted clover, Schinia scutosa 1, 2, Epilecta linogrisea 3, Guernsey underwing, Polyphaenis sericata 4, and straw underwing, Thalpophila matura 5, 6

Golden spangled Polish cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Henry Beldons pair, cup at Crystal Palace, first prize at Birmingham 1871

Silver spangled Polish cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Henry Beldons pair, first prize at Crystal Palace 1871 and Dublin 1872

Dark Brahma pullet, Gallus gallus domesticus, Lewis Wrights Psyche, first prize at Birmingham 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Buff cochin hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890

Joseph Hodges Choate - American Ambassador to the UK
His X cellency. Joseph Hodges Choate (1832-1917) - The American Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1899-1905) - very popular

Prize Canaries at the Nottingham Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, and Canary Show (engraving)
1609350 Prize Canaries at the Nottingham Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, and Canary Show (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Poultry and Cattle Show at Birmingham (engraving)
1612588 The Poultry and Cattle Show at Birmingham (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poultry and Cattle Show at Birmingham)

The Poultry Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1622157 The Poultry Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poultry Show at the Crystal Palace)

Annual Shows of the Canary Fancy (engraving)
1617481 Annual Shows of the Canary Fancy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annual Shows of the Canary Fancy)

Patriotic US postcard
circa 1910s

WW1 - American troops in France celebrate Independence Day - 4th July, 1917. Musicians playing in front of the Police Office. Date: 1917

Hamilton, Bermuda - American House Hotel Date: circa 1910s

Stars & Stripes Flag - 48 Stars / States
USA - Stars & Stripes Flag - 48 Stars / States (showing this card was POST-1912, but PRE-1959!). Date: circa 1913

US - Life in our Navy - Signal Corps - USS Massachussetts
US - Life in our Navy - Signal Corps aboard USS Massachusetts (BB-2) is a Indiana-class battleship. Date: circa 1910

Postcard celebrating Czech - USA relations post-WW1
Celebration of Czech-USA relations post-WW1. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and the United States played a major role in the establishment of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1918

The Spangled Cock, 1903 (1935). Artist: Joseph Crawhall
The Spangled Cock, 1903 (1935). After the painting by Joseph Crawhall. From Modern Masterpieces Part 12. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Repeating Pattern - Girl in Stars and Stripes Scarf, green
Repeating Pattern - Girl in Stars and Stripes Scarf (in green). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

WW1 - For Freedom - USA enters the war - patriotic postcard featuring a gallant doughboy scaling the peak of freedom and unfurling the stars and stripes. Date: circa 1917

Maud Roosevelt, suffragette
Maud Elliott Roosevelt, niece of ex-President Theodore Roosevelt, pictured holding the star-spangled banner (American stars and stripes flag)

US Flag
US flag with 48 Stars (denoting 48 states in the Union) - Stars and Stripes forever! Date: 1941

Repeating Pattern - three women in scarves and hats, yellow
Repeating Pattern - Three women in scarves and hats (on yellow background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

The Trinity Cathedral, consecrated in 1835, boasts stunning blue cupolas emblazoned with golden stars. St Petersburg. Russia

Torpedo Boat Destroyer Lawrence - US Navy - scrapped in the 1920s Date: 1907

Hotel Langley, Hampton, Virginia, USA Date: circa 1910s

WW2 - Liberation of the Netherlands - 5th May, 1945
Spring 1945. Card celebrating the Liberation of the Netherlands at the end of World War Two on 5th May 1945. The Dutch flag flies proudly alongside the flags of the Liberators

Geographical Centre of North America at Rugby, North Dakota. Date: circa 1930

WW2 - Propaganda first day cover - Liberty Bell and flag
WW2 - Propaganda first day cover - Lets Go! - Keep em flying - The Liberty Bell and the Stars and Stripes flag. Date: circa 1943

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"Spangled: A Glittering Tapestry of History and Symbolism" Step into the world wonders, where silver and golden Hamburgh cocks and hens reign supreme. These magnificent creatures captivate with their shimmering plumage, a sight to behold at the Crescent Gardens Ballroom and Theatre in Revere Beach. But spangles are not limited to feathered friends alone. The Black Hamburghs also make their mark, showcasing their elegance alongside Miss Columbia herself - the personification of the United States. Together, they embody the spirit of a nation proud and strong. In this captivating journey through time, we encounter Ulysses S. Grant, both US President and Military Commander extraordinaire. His legacy is etched in history just as Chief Seattle's grave stands as a testament to indigenous wisdom. The Scott Key Mansion in Washington DC beckons us further into this tale marvels. Its grandeur echoes through its halls, reminding us of our nation's rich heritage. Amidst all these symbols lies an organization dedicated to providing relief - the Womans Relief Corps. Their noble efforts shine brightly like gold-spangled Hamburgs themselves. As we delve deeper into this mosaic of splendor from 1912, we discover a repeating pattern that captures attention effortlessly - a girl adorned in Stars and Stripes scarf against a vibrant green backdrop. Her presence represents unity amidst diversity; she embodies hope for progress on every front. And finally, Maud Roosevelt emerges from within this tapestry as an influential suffragette who fought tirelessly for women's rights. Her determination adds yet another layer to our understanding of what it means to be spangled - courageous individuals striving for change. Join us on this enchanting journey through time where each thread intertwines seamlessly with another – revealing stories untold but forever remembered by those who appreciate the beauty found within "spangled.