Unmarried Collection

Childrens Playroom, St Pelagias Home, Highgate
The childrens playroom at St Pelagias Home for penitent girls at 34 Highgate West Hill, London N6. The home provided accommodation for unmarried mothers and their children. Date: circa 1932

Bridge of Sighs, 1858. Creator: John Everett Millais
Bridge of Sighs, 1858

The Hopi maiden, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The Hopi maiden, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Hopi woman, left profile

Hopi virgin, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hopi virgin, c1905. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Hopi woman, facing front

Cliff perched homes-Hopi, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cliff perched homes-Hopi, c1906. Four Hopi women in front of pueblo buildings

A Tewa girl, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Tewa girl, c1906. A Tewa girl, half-length portrait, facing front, hair arranged in "squash blossom" fashion

Modified style of hair dressing-Hopi, c1921. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Modified style of hair dressing-Hopi, c1921. Hopi girl, half-length portrait, facing right

Tewa girls, c1900. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Tewa girls, c1900. Two Tewa girls standing outside pueblo building

Modest maidens, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Modest maidens, c1906. Four young Hopi women gather outside of an entrance

A group of bachelors in evening dress, around a laid table, they are making a toast, directed towards the man sitting at the head of the table in the foreground United States

A group of men around a table after a meal United States. Date of Photograph:1901 ca

Comic postcard, Man kneeling in bed, praying for a woman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman kneeling in bed, praying for a man Date: 20th century

Carisbrooke, a home for unmarried mothers at Tulse Hill. November1963

The Seventh World Congress of Spinsters and Bachelors, Grevenbicht, Holland. A dance is held in the Congress Pavilion, during which the Congress is opened

CHARLOTTE ST JOHN
CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH ST JOHN daughter of R W St John : she will die unmarried, poor girl, which explains her wistful expression. Date: ? - 1871

Church in a Rumanian village, showing the segregation of the sexes (photo)
5998149 Church in a Rumanian village, showing the segregation of the sexes (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church in a Rumanian village)

You will marry me won t you Charlie? (colour litho)
3641741 You will marry me won t you Charlie? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You will marry me won t you Charlie)

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)

Alone
Masami Kondo

Comic postcard, Two women having breakfast - postcard from the vicar Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman, baby and vicar at baptism Date: 20th century

Spinning Jenny, unmarried textile working girl, Mr Arkwrights Invention (lithograph)
3094233 Spinning Jenny, unmarried textile working girl, Mr Arkwrights Invention (lithograph) by Reynolds, John (1909-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinning Jenny)

Comic postcard, Old maid saying her prayers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, The Old Maids Prayer Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Pretty woman and doctor, misunderstanding Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Middle-aged spinster and doctor Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, The shortest prayer on record - A man, Amen! Date: 20th century

Young Girls in a Field, 1928-32 (oil on canvas)
SRM96266 Young Girls in a Field, 1928-32 (oil on canvas) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 106x125 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Young unmarried Hausa woman of Kano, North West Nigeria
6339076 Young unmarried Hausa woman of Kano, North West Nigeria by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Young unmarried Hausa woman of Kano, North West Nigeria)

The Elderly Spinsters, 1904 (oil on canvas)
XIR231586 The Elderly Spinsters, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Miller, Richard Emil (1875-1943); 200x165.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; American, out of copyright

The Unfortunate Discovery, from Fashionable Bores, or Coolers in High Life
STC204386 The Unfortunate Discovery, from Fashionable Bores, or Coolers in High Life, by Peter Quiz, published 1824 (hand coloured aquatint) by Egerton

The Old Maid
LLM461376 The Old Maid by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Maid. Illustration for People I have Met by E C Grenville-Murray (Vizetelly)

Lady Alexandra Haig and Lady Lettice Ashley-Cooper
Christmas carol party at Londonderry House organised by Miss Olga Lynn in aid of the Devon Nook Home for Unmarried Mothers, December 1938

Some Curiosities of the British Population (engraving)
2773407 Some Curiosities of the British Population (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Curiosities of the British Population)

House interior, Purari Delta, New Guinea, South West Pacific
Interior of a mens house, with mural decorations consisting of shields, drums and ornaments, Purari Delta, New Guinea, South West Pacific (then part of the British Empire, now Papua New Guinea)

Polo at Hurlingham, 11 May (engraving)
1593673 Polo at Hurlingham, 11 May (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polo at Hurlingham, 11 May. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 May 1901)

Manchu Ladies, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473720 Manchu Ladies, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchu women were renowned for their elegance of dress and demeanour)

An unmarried mother and baby found exhausted by the roadside, 1850
3478133 An unmarried mother and baby found exhausted by the roadside, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info)

An destitute, unmarried mother found exhausted on her way to the Workhouse with her baby
527878 An destitute, unmarried mother found exhausted on her way to the Workhouse with her baby. Scene reminiscent of a Thomas Hardy novel but one not uncommon in rural areas throughout the country

With the China Squadron, Sketches in Corea (engraving)
1591543 With the China Squadron, Sketches in Corea (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the China Squadron, Sketches in Corea)

Some of the Comic Elements in the Grounding of a Troopship (engraving)
1061412 Some of the Comic Elements in the Grounding of a Troopship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kingsmead, Chelsea, mother and baby section unmarried mothers. November 1963

Four Angustura Indians, 1854 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Four Angustura Indians, 1854/1869. Two brothers with unmarried girls on the shores of the Amazon, above Tabatinga. 1853

CUCKOO TELL ME TRUE
Cuckoo, cuckoo, tell me true, tell me fair and fine, how long shall I unmarried pine ?

Portrait of a Woman, early 20th century (ca. 1920-40). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman, early 20th century (ca. 1920-40). Young unmarried woman wearing a traditional Korean dress (hanbok). Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)

Hopi Indian women grinding corn meal, Walpi, Arizona, 1912. Artist: Robert Wilson Shufeldt
Hopi Indian women grinding corn meal, Walpi, Arizona, 1912. The distinctive hairstyle of the woman on the right identifies her as being unmarried. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II

An Arizona Hopi girl and her mother, 1912. Artist: James & Pierce
An Arizona Hopi girl and her mother, 1912. The girls hairstyle identifies her as being unmarried. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

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"Unmarried: Exploring the Varied Lives and Perspectives" Step into the vibrant Children's Playroom, where laughter fills the air as little ones embrace their carefree days. St Pelagias Home stands tall, offering solace to those seeking refuge from life's storms. Highgate whispers tales of hidden romances amidst its enchanting streets. In the quaint town of Lostwithiel, Cornwall, St Faiths House of Mercy extends a helping hand to those in need. A snapshot from the 1960s captures a pregnant woman brimming with hope for her future. Comic postcards depict a man and woman kneeling in bed, fervently praying for love to find them in this vast world. Journey further to Great Maplestead, Essex, where the House of Mercy opens its doors wide open for souls yearning for companionship and understanding. The Seventh World Congress of Spinsters and Bachelors convenes in Grevenbicht, Holland - an assembly celebrating independence and choice. A church nestled within a Romanian village showcases society's segregation between genders through captivating photography. "You will marry me won't you Charlie?" asks one color lithograph with longing eyes gazing at potential union. The Spinsters Crest bears Nil Desperandum - never despairing even when faced with societal pressures. Yet among it all lies solitude. . Alone but not lonely; embracing individuality while navigating life's intricate paths. Unmarried lives intertwine with stories untold - each person carving their own unique journey filled with joy or sorrow. Unveiling diverse perspectives on love and commitment beyond traditional norms, "Unmarried" invites us to ponder our own desires and aspirations. It reminds us that happiness knows no bounds or labels – it is found within ourselves first before we can share it with another soul.