Stella Collection

Theatre / Plays / Wilde
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST George Alexander as Jack Worthing, Stella Patrick Campbell as Lady Gwendolen, Helen Rous as Lady Bracknell

Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre class Stella sailing close-hauled, 1914

The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914

The 6 Metre Stella, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Stella, 1914

The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde
Promotional postcard for The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde. First produced at the St. Jamess Theatre, on 14th February 1895. For the St. James revival, 25th November 1909

Bologna, Italy - Chiese di Santo Stefano & Tour Bus
Hotel Tourist Postcard from Bologna, Italy - with a photograph of the Chiesa di Santo Stefano & Tour Bus of the Stella D Italia e Aquila Nera Company (Star of Italy and Black Eagle Co.)

Mrs Patrick Campbell
Beatrice Stella Campbell (nee Tanner), 1865-1940, stage name Mrs Patrick Campbell, posing for a photograph while acting in the melodrama The Black Domino at the Adelphi Theatre

Stella Cranshawe
Spirit medium discovered by Harry Price, who seems to have believed her genuine, in contrast to Helen Duncan

Miss Stephanie as Madame Muller in Stella by Anicet Bourgeois, Theatre de la Gaite, 1843
FLO4631632 Miss Stephanie as Madame Muller in Stella by Anicet Bourgeois, Theatre de la Gaite, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

Esther Johnson ,1681 ? 1729. English friend of Jonathan Swift, known as Stella. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875
2963108 Esther Johnson ,1681 ? 1729. English friend of Jonathan Swift, known as Stella. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Miss Leontine as Christine in Stella, Theatre de la Gaite, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by
FLO4631589 Miss Leontine as Christine in Stella, Theatre de la Gaite, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1629-1630. Creator: Stella, Jacques (1596-1657)
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1629-1630. Private Collection

Stella
Jan Slotboom

British psychic medium Stella Cranshawe
Photographs of British psychic medium Stella C (Stella Cranshawe) and Harry Prices investigations into her ability, . Photograph of smoked tin plate marked by psychic structures during the Stella C

Dawn on Starleggia village, Campodolcino, Sondrio province, Spluga valley, Lombardy, Italy

Stella and Chaplin Court Treatt, Cape to Cairo expedition
Stella and Chaplin Court Treatt, Cape to Cairo (South Africa to Egypt) motor expedition Date: 1925

Meet Me In The Air Raid Shelter
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Meet Me In The Air Raid Shelter, written and composed by Pete Davis. Sung by Bobby Telford, Stella Peters and Frank Connell

Donkeys
A painting of a pair of donkeys standing behind a fence and open gateway, with a broad expanse of fields behind them. Date: 1914

Green Window Shutters
A painting showing the front face of a village house, positioned parallel to the pavement and road, with green window shutters and door frame. Date: circa 1916

Mrs Patrick Campbell playing Mrs Daventry
Mrs Patrick Campbell, (February 1865- April 1940) born Beatrice Rose Stella Tanner and known informally as Mrs Pat, was an English stage actress

Bell at Gleneagles
The all clear bell on the third green at Gleneagles golf course had been salvaged from a boat called Stella'. Date: 1932

Stella Polaris Dance Deck
A painting of the Stella Polaris Dance Deck, showing a room filled with dancers in costumes of wild colours, having the time of their lives. Date: circa 1931

Stella Polaris Sun Deck
An advertisement picture showing the sun deck of the Stella Polaris cruise ship, scattered with people enjoying their holiday on a bright day. Date: circa 1931

Stella Polaris Dining Room
A painting of the Stella Polaris dining room, fully decked with neat tables, chairs and furnishings. This picture is used as part of an advertisement for Pleasure Cruises. Date: circa 1931

Photograph of H B Irving and Stella Patrick Campbell in Princess Clementina'. Captioned, Heredity in Excelsis: The Children of Stage Celebrities Combine at The Queen's Theatre'

Halley's Comet and Harold Receiving Bad News, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR159137 Halley's Comet and Harold Receiving Bad News, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Tree of My Life, 1919, (oil on canvas)
650658 Tree of My Life, 1919, (oil on canvas) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 212.1x191.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree of My Life, 1919. Joseph Stella (1877-1946). Oil on canvas

The Napping Woman, (oil on canvas)
651146 The Napping Woman, (oil on canvas) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 65x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Napping Woman. Joseph Stella (1877-1946). Oil on canvas

Still Life, (oil on canvas)
822920 Still Life, (oil on canvas) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 59.2x71.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life. Joseph Stella (1877-1946). Oil on canvas

Apotheosis of the Rose, (oil on canvas)
822735 Apotheosis of the Rose, (oil on canvas) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 213.9x122.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apotheosis of the Rose. Joseph Stella (1877-1946). Oil on canvas

Cure of the Hittite princess who was possessed by a devil, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3614197 Cure of the Hittite princess who was possessed by a devil, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Stewart

The Water Lily, c. 1924 (oil on glass)
1767367 The Water Lily, c.1924 (oil on glass) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 40.6x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water Lily. Joseph Stella (1877-1946). Oil on glass. Painted circa 1924

Capri (oil on canvas)
1767364 Capri (oil on canvas) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 43.8x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Capri. Joseph Stella (1877-1946). Oil on canvas

Toys, 1943 (oil and pencil on canvas)
822796 Toys, 1943 (oil and pencil on canvas) by Stella, Joseph (1877-1946); 52.1x41.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Toys. Joseph Stella (1877-1946). Oil and pencil on canvas

Kevin Curren Stella Artois Queens Club 12 June 1984 Date: 12 June 1984

Stella Harf - German stage and film actress
Stella Harf (nee Gertrud Weibrecht) (1890-1979) - German stage and film actress. Date: circa 1925

Dalys Girls enjoying themselves at the swimming baths. Standing (left to right): The Misses Stella Riga, Jean Stirling, Veda Le Grand and Irene Flower

Thatched House Tavern
The Thatched House Tavern appears to have been established in 1704 or 1705, probably in St James Street. This building was demolished in 1814

String jellyfish, Apolemia uvaria (Stephanomia uvaria, Stefanomia grappolo). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Robert Nesbitt, Charles Reading, Joan Davis, Stella Moya
Robert Nesbitt, right, (11 January 1906 - 3 January 1995), theatre director, theatrical producer and impresario, particularly known for staging 25 instances of the Royal Variety Show

Madonna and the child on the throne with angels (Tempera on wood, 1315)
LRI4607915 Madonna and the child on the throne with angels (Tempera on wood, 1315) by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1280-1348); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Purgatorio, Canto 1 : The poets behold the beauty of Venus in the morning sky
GIA745664 Purgatorio, Canto 1 : The poets behold the beauty of Venus in the morning sky, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Boys sliding on ice (glissoire) and sledding on ice (traisneau), after an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century

Peasants dancing in a clearing to music from a recorder and bagpipes. After an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century

Boys playing tug-of-war with batons and dancing
Boys playing tug-of-war with batons (covet baston) and dancing to music (danse), after an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century

Boys playing king of the castle (assaut du chasteau) and battle (bataille), after an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century

Boys playing handstands (culbute) and boxing (lutte), after an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill

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"Stella: A Theatrical Journey through Time and Seas" Step into the world of Stella, where theatre, plays, and the wit of Oscar Wilde come alive. Just like the elegant sailing yacht Stella sailing close-hauled in 1914, this captivating tale will take you on a thrilling adventure. Picture yourself amidst the excitement of the 6 Metre class racing boats - Lanka, Wamba, and Stella - as they fiercely compete on a reaching leg in 1914. Crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, the 6 Metre Stella stands as a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty. But our journey doesn't end there. We find ourselves transported to Bologna, Italy - surrounded by Chiese di Santo Stefano's magnificent architecture while touring aboard a charming bus, and is here that we delve into Wilde's masterpiece "The Importance of Being Ernest, " brought to life by talented actors such as Mrs Patrick Campbell. As we continue our exploration, we encounter fascinating characters like Stella Cranshawe and Chaplin Court Treatt from Cape to Cairo expedition fame. Their daring spirit mirrors that of our protagonist - bold yet graceful like an actress treading the boards. Amidst turbulent times during war years, "Meet Me In The Air Raid Shelter" becomes both refuge and stage for love stories intertwined with laughter and tears. And who can forget those lovable donkeys adding their own charm to this enchanting narrative? Finally, our attention turns towards green window shutters that hold secrets within their frames – windows into lives lived passionately on stages across time. These shutters symbolize not only privacy but also opportunities for new beginnings in every act performed under their watchful gaze. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through theatrical wonders where Stella reigns supreme – navigating uncharted waters with poise just like her namesake yacht from Kirk & Sons of Cowes. Let your imagination set sail as you immerse yourself in the magic of Stella.