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"Sumner: A Name Woven into History's Tapestry" From the blood-soaked Battle of Fredericksburg to the poignant Death bed of Lincoln

Background imageSumner Collection: Battle of Fredericksburg--the Army o. t. Potomac crossing the

Battle of Fredericksburg--the Army o. t. Potomac crossing the
Battle of Fredericksburg--the Army o.t. Potomac crossing the Rappahannock in the morning of Dec. 13 1862, under t. comd. of Gens Burnside, Sumner, Hooker & Franklin. Date c1888

Background imageSumner Collection: DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death bed of Lincoln. Lithograph, 1865

DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death bed of Lincoln. Lithograph, 1865

Background imageSumner Collection: Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862

Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862
1580705 Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862; (add.info.: Battle of Fredericksburg, the Army crossing the Rappahannock in the morning of December 13' 1862, under the comand of Generals Burnside)

Background imageSumner Collection: Sumner

Sumner

Background imageSumner Collection: A hard day

A hard day
Mel Brackstone

Background imageSumner Collection: Boats on the Camel Estuary in Rock, North Cornwall, England. Sumemr (August) 2022

Boats on the Camel Estuary in Rock, North Cornwall, England. Sumemr (August) 2022

Background imageSumner Collection: Mary Sumner founder of the Mother's Union

Mary Sumner founder of the Mother's Union

Background imageSumner Collection: Mary Sumner, Mothers Union founder

Mary Sumner, Mothers Union founder

Background imageSumner Collection: Box, London, 1865. Creator: Rawlins & Sumner

Box, London, 1865. Creator: Rawlins & Sumner
Box, London, 1865

Background imageSumner Collection: Platforms Illustrated, 1864 (litho)

Platforms Illustrated, 1864 (litho)
1078658 Platforms Illustrated, 1864 (litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Background imageSumner Collection: Charles Sumner, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Charles Sumner, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Background imageSumner Collection: St. Peters Church near White House, Where Washington was Married. General E. V. Sumner

St. Peters Church near White House, Where Washington was Married. General E. V. Sumner and Staff, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

Background imageSumner Collection: Mr A. H. Sumner, 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son

Mr A. H. Sumner, 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son
Mr A.H.Sumner, 1879. From The Sporting Gazette and Agricultural Journal, 22nd November 1879

Background imageSumner Collection: The Entrance Hall and Staircase, 1942

The Entrance Hall and Staircase, 1942. Severe yet dignified staircase with thick piled carpet from V Soske shops, New York, USA. Architect: Sumner Spaulding, decorator: Donald Deskey

Background imageSumner Collection: Sumner Special of RAC Sumner competing in the VSCC Croydon Speed Trials, 1937. Artist: Bill Brunell

Sumner Special of RAC Sumner competing in the VSCC Croydon Speed Trials, 1937. Artist: Bill Brunell
Sumner Special Event Entry No: 12. Driver: Sumner, R.A.C. Time: 35.0s. Single-seater racing special, probably based on a G.N. Place: VSCC Croydon Speed Trials. Date: 5.9.37

Background imageSumner Collection: Standard 2-seater MG M Type of CF Sumner competing in the MG Car Club Trial, 1931

Standard 2-seater MG M Type of CF Sumner competing in the MG Car Club Trial, 1931
MG M Type standard 2-seater 847 cc. Reg. No. VX6146. Entry No: 29. Driver: Sumner, C.F. Left: Unidentified car Reg. No. VC618. M.G.C.C. Trial. Date: 15.2.31

Background imageSumner Collection: David, c1898. Artist: George Heywood Maunoir Sumner

David, c1898. Artist: George Heywood Maunoir Sumner
David, c1898. An illustration of the biblical tale. After a cartoon for Sgraffito Decoration by Heywood Sumner, 1898. After a cartoon by George Heywood Maunoir Sumner (1853-1940)

Background imageSumner Collection: St George killing the dragon, 1884. Artist: George Heywood Maunoir Sumner

St George killing the dragon, 1884. Artist: George Heywood Maunoir Sumner
St George killing the dragon, 1884. Perhaps a Roman centurion beheaded near modern Tel Aviv, St George (dc303) is the patron saint of England, Catalonia, Genoa, Greece, Portugal, Russia, Venice

Background imageSumner Collection: SUMNER AND BROOKS, 1856. Congressman Preston S

SUMNER AND BROOKS, 1856. Congressman Preston S. Brooks attacks Charles Sumner on the floor of the Senate chamber, 22 May 1856. Contemporary American cartoon

Background imageSumner Collection: Death of President Abraham Lincoln

Death of President Abraham Lincoln in Washington, D.C. April 15th 1865. The Nations Martyr. Mr. Chase C. J. Secy. McCulloch. Atty. General. Vice Prest. Johnson. Chas. Sumner. Secy. Stanton. Secy

Background imageSumner Collection: Vignette portrait young soldier Ira E Sumner

Vignette portrait young soldier Ira E Sumner
Vignette portrait of a young soldier; Ira E. Sumner (American, 1846 - 1918, active Northfield, Minnesota); 1870s; Albumen silver print

Background imageSumner Collection: Charles Richard Sumner, 1790-1874. English Lord Bishop Of Winchester. Engraved By D. J

Charles Richard Sumner, 1790-1874. English Lord Bishop Of Winchester. Engraved By D. J
Charles Richard Sumner, 1790-1874. English Lord Bishop Of Winchester. Engraved By D.J. Pound From A Photograph By Mayall. From The Book The Drawing-Room Portrait Gallery Of Eminent Personages Volume

Background imageSumner Collection: Edwin Vose Sumner 1797 To 1863. American General On Union Side During Civil War

Edwin Vose Sumner 1797 To 1863. American General On Union Side During Civil War. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Background imageSumner Collection: Sweetshop and tobacconist in Peckham, London

Sweetshop and tobacconist in Peckham, London
Taken in the late 1960 s, this sweetshop and tobacconist was run by Mr and Mrs Price. It was on the corner of Sumner Road and Garnies Street in Peckham, London

Background imageSumner Collection: Decorative turkeys

Decorative turkeys by Heywood Sumner (18531940), a painter, illustrator and craftsman involved with the Arts and Crafts movement

Background imageSumner Collection: Decorative hare

Decorative hare
Hare in decorative circular design by Heywood Sumner (18531940), a painter, illustrator and craftsman involved with the Arts and Crafts movement. Date: 1889

Background imageSumner Collection: Edwin Vose Sumner

Edwin Vose Sumner (1797 - 1863) U.S. military

Background imageSumner Collection: John Bird Sumner

John Bird Sumner
JOHN BIRD SUMNER English churchman, archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1780 - 1862

Background imageSumner Collection: Charles Richard Sumner 2

Charles Richard Sumner 2
CHARLES RICHARD SUMNER English churchman, bishop of Winchester Date: 1790 - 1874

Background imageSumner Collection: Increase Sumner

Increase Sumner
INCREASE SUMNER American jurist with his autograph Date: 1746 - 1799

Background imageSumner Collection: Charles Richard Sumner 1

Charles Richard Sumner 1
CHARLES RICHARD SUMNER English churchman, bishop of Winchester Date: 1790 - 1874

Background imageSumner Collection: St Peter Church White House Washington Married

St Peter Church White House Washington Married
Artokoloro

Background imageSumner Collection: FULGENCIO BATISTA(1901-1973). Cuban soldier and dictator, at Union Station during

FULGENCIO BATISTA(1901-1973). Cuban soldier and dictator, at Union Station during a visit to Washington, D.C. 10 November 1938

Background imageSumner Collection: Source Size = 1827 x 2051

Source Size = 1827 x 2051
The Right Rev. C.R. Sumner, Late Ex-Bishop of Winchester, Died Augustus 15Th, Aged 83

Background imageSumner Collection: POTOMAC RIVER, c1863. A view of the Potomac River from Fort Sumner in Bethesda, Maryland

POTOMAC RIVER, c1863. A view of the Potomac River from Fort Sumner in Bethesda, Maryland. Photographed by Andrew Joseph Russell, c1863

Background imageSumner Collection: NEBRASKA: THRESHER, 1903. The freeze steam threshing outfit near Sumner, Nebraska

NEBRASKA: THRESHER, 1903. The freeze steam threshing outfit near Sumner, Nebraska. Photographed by Solomon D. Butcher, 1903

Background imageSumner Collection: DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death of Abraham Lincoln, April 15th 1865. Lithograph by E

DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death of Abraham Lincoln, April 15th 1865. Lithograph by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, 1865

Background imageSumner Collection: DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death of President Lincoln at Washington, D. C. 15 April 1865

DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death of President Lincoln at Washington, D. C. 15 April 1865
DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death of President Lincoln at Washington, D.C. 15 April 1865. The nations martyr. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1865

Background imageSumner Collection: EDWIN VOSE SUMNER (1797-1863). American army officer. Engraving, 19th century

EDWIN VOSE SUMNER (1797-1863). American army officer. Engraving, 19th century

Background imageSumner Collection: CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). American politician

CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). American politician. Original carte-de-visite photograph by Mathew Brady

Background imageSumner Collection: WILLIAM GRAHAM SUMNER (1840-1910). American economist and sociologist

WILLIAM GRAHAM SUMNER (1840-1910). American economist and sociologist

Background imageSumner Collection: CHARLES SUMNER HAMLIN (1861-1938). First Chairman of the Federal Reserve

CHARLES SUMNER HAMLIN (1861-1938). First Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Before his appointment was a lawyer and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Photograph, 1913

Background imageSumner Collection: SUMNER AND BROOKS, 1856. Arguments of the Chivalry

SUMNER AND BROOKS, 1856. Arguments of the Chivalry. Preston S. Brooks attacking Charles Sumner with a cane on the Senate floor, 22 May 1856. At left is Lawrence M. Keitt, Stephen A

Background imageSumner Collection: FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD. Members of the Federal Reserve Board shortly after its creation

FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD. Members of the Federal Reserve Board shortly after its creation under the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. Center is Charles Hamlin, the first Chairman

Background imageSumner Collection: ASSINIBOIN DANCERS, 1906. Two Assiniboin boys wearing the costumes of a leader

ASSINIBOIN DANCERS, 1906. Two Assiniboin boys wearing the costumes of a leader (right) and a warrior of the Fools Dance Society, on the Fort Belknap Reservation in Montana

Background imageSumner Collection: American politician. Daguerreotype, c1850

American politician. Daguerreotype, c1850
CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). American politician. Daguerreotype, c1850

Background imageSumner Collection: The graphophone, patented in 1886 by Charles Sumner Tainter, Alexander Graham Bell

The graphophone, patented in 1886 by Charles Sumner Tainter, Alexander Graham Bell, and Chichester Bell
GRAPHOPHONE. The graphophone, patented in 1886 by Charles Sumner Tainter, Alexander Graham Bell, and Chichester Bell. Wood engraving, French, late 19th century

Background imageSumner Collection: St George (dc303) killing the Dragon. Perhaps Roman centurion beheaded near modern Tel Aviv

St George (dc303) killing the Dragon. Perhaps Roman centurion beheaded near modern Tel Aviv. Patron saint of England, Catalonia, Genoa, Greece, Portugal, Russia, Venice, and of soldiers



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"Sumner: A Name Woven into History's Tapestry" From the blood-soaked Battle of Fredericksburg to the poignant Death bed of Lincoln, it has left an indelible mark on our collective memory. But it is not just a name; it represents courage and conviction. Mary Sumner, founder of the Mother's Union, embodied compassion and strength. Her legacy lives on as she empowered countless women to nurture their families and communities with love. In a different realm, Senator Charles Sumner faced brutality at the hands of Preston Smith Brooks, an advocate for slavery. This shocking act in the hallowed halls of the United States Senate symbolized the fierce battle between abolitionists and proponents of oppression. Yet amidst these historical events, there was also sweetness found in a Peckham sweetshop or tobacconist - perhaps a respite from tumultuous times. The mere mention of "Sumner" evokes memories of London streets bustling with life. The call for freedom echoed through time with rallying cries like "Free Soil. Grand Rally. " in 1848. These words reverberated across America as people fought against injustice and inequality. Rawlins & Sumner created more than just boxes; they crafted stories that unfolded within each creation. Their Box in London transported dreams and aspirations while Platforms Illustrated captured moments frozen in lithographic beauty. And finally, Charles Sumner himself became immortalized as one of Duke brand cigarettes' Great Americans series - his image forever etched onto cigarette cards distributed far and wide. Sumner encompasses triumphs and tribulations alike - a name intertwined with pivotal moments throughout history's tapestry. It reminds us that even on hard days when challenges seem insurmountable, resilience can prevail if we stand united for what is right.