Spinsters Collection

Christmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. Creator: Gilks
Christmas in Leap Year - by Florence Claxton, 1860. Humorous vignettes depicting a tradition, known as Bachelor's Day or Ladies Privilege

How happy could I be with either (colour litho)
3641564 How happy could I be with either (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: How happy could I be with either)

The Spinsters Crest, Nil Desperandum (colour litho)
2800780 The Spinsters Crest, Nil Desperandum (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spinsters Crest, Nil Desperandum)

Spinsters Rock Neolithic dolmen, Drewsteignton
19th century vintage photograph: Spinsters Rock is a Neolithic dolmen near Drewsteignton in Devon

The marriage wheel (litho)
5998518 The marriage wheel (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The marriage wheel. Illustration for The Review of Reviews edited by W T Stead, Vol XIV)

Spinsters (engraving)
5992254 Spinsters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinsters. Illustration for The Family Friend (1890).); © Look and Learn

Advertisement for a wife (colour litho)
3096443 Advertisement for a wife (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for a wife. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Ideal Husband (colour litho)
3094506 The Ideal Husband (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ideal Husband. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Three Spinsters soak up the rays on the beach at Broadstairs
Three Spinsters soak up the summer rays on the beach at Broadstairs, Kent with beach huts in the background. Date: circa 1910s

Five Spinsters having a Picnic on the Beach - Hastings, East Sussex - June, 1907. No thermos flask for this elegant group - they have come armed with their own china teapot....!! Date: 1907

Suffragettes Never Been Kissed. Portrays five stereotypical suffragettes old, ugly spinsters as oil paintings in a dark wood frame

The first of the so-called Tobacco Wives or Tobacco Brides arrive in Jamestown, Virginia, USA in 1620. The Virginia Company of London who had founded Jamestown realized that the nearly all-male

Platform of Museum Underground Station
Central Line series. A variety of passengers awaiting their train on the platform at Museum - two prim and proper Bloomsbury Spinsters

Scarborough Seafront - Two middle-aged spinsters on holiday. A rather spectacular lady in full 1920s summer fashions is agonisingly just out of shot on the right... Date: circa 1925

Leap Year - Running the Gauntlet! Date: 1904

Old Maid Cooks for Pets
A spinster cooks food for her pets. Date: 1885

Welsh spinsters
Welsh Spinsters, Wales. Seen here using a spinning machine Date: 1920s

Suffragette, Not a Vote - a Bloke. The newspaper boy heckles a suffragette campaigner, shouting, Its not a vote you want - Its a Bloke

Study in Still Life by Thomas Maybank
Two spinsters sit with their luggage, unaware that a World War One recruitment poster stating " A Call to Arms - Men Wanted" is making them look rather foolish

Frenchwomen C. 1805
Coloured slippers, white gown with ruff & patterned border, robe with low, V corsage & embroidered hem, green robe with white puffed sleeves, high ruff & kashmir shawl

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"Spinsters: Embracing Independence, Empowerment, and Adventure" In a world where suffragettes never been kissed, spinsters rise above societal expectations to forge their own path. With the vibrant litho of "How happy could I be with either, " they challenge the notion that happiness solely resides in marriage. Instead, they proudly display "The Spinsters Crest, Nil Desperandum, " reminding us that hope springs eternal. From ancient times to modern days, spinsters leave their mark on history. They gather at the majestic Spinsters Rock Neolithic dolmen in Drewsteignton, connecting with their ancestral roots and celebrating female strength. The marriage wheel litho serves as a reminder that spinsterhood is not a curse but an opportunity for personal growth. Through engravings like "Spinsters, " we witness their resilience and determination to defy societal norms. Even in an advertisement for a wife litho, these independent women choose freedom over conformity. They seek companionship based on shared values rather than succumbing to societal pressures depicted in "The Ideal Husband. " But it's not all serious business for these trailblazers. As seen in snapshots like "Three Spinsters soak up the rays on the beach at Broadstairs" and "Five Spinsters having a Picnic on the Beach, " they revel in joyous moments of leisure and friendship. Their laughter echoes along Scarborough Seafront as two middle-aged spinsters enjoy a well-deserved holiday. Even amidst bustling city life captured on the platform of Museum Underground Station or Scarborough Seafront's lively atmosphere, these remarkable women stand tall—symbols of independence and resilience. So let us celebrate spinsters—the unsung heroines who navigate life's journey with grace and courage—a testament to embracing one's individuality while leaving an indelible mark upon society's canvas.