Usher Collection

Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890
Six thousand barrels of whisky in a bonded warehouse on the ground floor, Edinburgh, Scotland, proprietors Andrew Usher and Co. 1890

POE: HOUSE OF USHER. Woodcut by Constant le Breton for a 20th century edition of Edgar Allan Poes The Fall of the House of Usher, first published in 1839

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

POE: HOUSE OF USHER, 1839. Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe. Wood engraving, 1938, by Douglas Percy Bliss

View of Scotch whisky warehouses 1890
General view of warehouses of Andrew Usher & Co, in Edinburgh, purchasing agents for the Glenlivet and Royal Brackla distillieries

Poe / Fall of House Usher
THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER Roderick & his twin sister, Madeline, inside the house

Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890
View of the worm tubs, where spirit vapour is condensed, at Andrew Usher & Co, in Edinburgh. Date: 1890

Lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia, Ealing's morning glory, Miselia oxyacanthae, November moth
FLO4638903 Lappet moth, Gastropacha quercifolia, Ealing's morning glory, Miselia oxyacanthae, November moth, Epirrita dilutata, red-necked footman, Atolmis rubricollis, spring usher moth

Monsieur, ils ne sont que cinq.. 1864. Creator: Honore Daumier
Monsieur, ils ne sont que cinq.. 1864. - Monsieur, ils ne sont que cinq, il y a une sixieme place...en vous penchant beaucoup vous pourrez voir un peu'

Les thèatres au mois d'aout, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les theatres au mois d'aout, 19th century. Summer Sketch - Theatres in August

The Bird of Paradise and Colonel Witwou'd, - actress and courtesan Gertrude Mahon (nee Tilson) and George Bodens, Gentleman Usher to the King Date: 1781

Sir Augustus Clifford Iln Import 21 Dec 07 1st
sir, augustus, clifford, iln, import, 21, dec, 07, 1st, baronet, engraved, shortly, death, served, royal, navy, admiral, usher, black, rod, parliament, great, britain, the, of, and, in, as, 10218611

School scene in the Middle Ages (engraving)
1093192 School scene in the Middle Ages (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School scene in the Middle Ages)

Ceremonial uniform of French Judicial Officers, 1810. 1825 (lithograph)
7236949 Ceremonial uniform of French Judicial Officers, 1810. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremonial uniform of French Judicial Officers)

H. Bailiff
6523700 H. Bailiff by Henreaux, Lucien L. (pseudonym LSH) (active 1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Silhouettes -- Alphabet. Publisher unknown, 1904 (legal depot BNF)

An Usher in the court of the Sultan, Ottoman Empire
6340237 An Usher in the court of the Sultan, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: An Usher in the court of the Sultan, Ottoman Empire)

Mark Usher Race Horse Trainer 06 May 1996 Date: 06 May 1996

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Huissier (introducteur); Usher; Einfuhrer (engraving)
7196376 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Huissier (introducteur); Usher; Einfuhrer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huissier (introducteur); Usher; Einfuhrer

Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence (engraving)
1620902 Trial of the Tichborne Claimant, Witnesses for the Defence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of the Tichborne Claimant)

Lady Philippa Wallop wearing a Belleville Couture wedding dress, June 1963 (b / w photo)
809733 Lady Philippa Wallop wearing a Belleville Couture wedding dress, June 1963 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century)

Portrait of Usher, Archbishop of Armagh, illustration from
745947 Portrait of Usher, Archbishop of Armagh, illustration from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, pub. by Knapton, London 1742 (engraving) by Houbraken

Comic postcard, Woman escaping from department store Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Wedding usher and brides mother Date: 20th century

Picture Alphabet, U, V (engraving)
6010363 Picture Alphabet, U, V (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Alphabet, U, V)

Cover of The Sketch featuring model wearing Cartier jewels
Vibrant front cover of The Sketch with a model wearing Cartier Jewellery (New Bond Street, W1). The butter-yellow evening dress is by Frank Usher and made of layers of tulle

The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1041761 The Parnell Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dream Of Eugene Aram (engraving)
3655199 The Dream Of Eugene Aram (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dream Of Eugene Aram)

The Parnell Inquiry Commission (engraving)
1626305 The Parnell Inquiry Commission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parnell Inquiry Commission)

The Bravo Mystery (engraving)
1615998 The Bravo Mystery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bravo Mystery, Sketches from the Billiard Room of the Bedford Hotel)

The Old Maid and her Tom Cat at the Old Bailey, pub. 1815 (hand coloured engraving)
2655425 The Old Maid and her Tom Cat at the Old Bailey, pub. 1815 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Mrs Prowlina Pry - I hope I don t intrude! (engraving)
584691 Mrs Prowlina Pry - I hope I don t intrude! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Prowlina Pry - I hope I don t intrude)

Bartholomew Josselin and the Usher (engraving)
1051088 Bartholomew Josselin and the Usher (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bartholomew Josselin and the Usher)

The Dreyfus Court-Martial (b / w photo)
1042905 The Dreyfus Court-Martial (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dreyfus Court-Martial)

A May Festival at Winsford, Cheshire (engraving)
1616657 A May Festival at Winsford, Cheshire (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: A May Festival at Winsford, Cheshire)

A sitting of the Behring Sea Arbitration Court at the Foreign Office in Paris (litho)
1038782 A sitting of the Behring Sea Arbitration Court at the Foreign Office in Paris (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Sir Michael Biddulph, the New "Black Rod"(engraving)
1100504 General Sir Michael Biddulph, the New " Black Rod" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Sir Michael Biddulph)

Advertisement for Manoli Cigarettes (colour litho)
747112 Advertisement for Manoli Cigarettes (colour litho) by Erdt, Hans Rudi (1883-1925); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; German, out of copyright

Bishops (engraving)
727063 Bishops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bishops. Illustration for David Humes 1806 edition of The History of England, published by R Bowyer)

The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
3755639 The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe)

The Special Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving)
1041833 The Special Commission at the Royal Courts of Justice (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Close of the Belt Trial, the Ushers Dream, and Sketches in Court (engraving)
1044284 The Close of the Belt Trial, the Ushers Dream, and Sketches in Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Close of the Belt Trial)

General View of the Court (engraving)
1055752 General View of the Court (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of the Court)

Admiral Sir A W J Clifford, Baronet, CB (engraving)
1059476 Admiral Sir A W J Clifford, Baronet, CB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Sir A W J Clifford, Baronet, CB)

The Late Sir Augustus Clifford, Baronet, Usher of the Black Rod (engraving)
1106194 The Late Sir Augustus Clifford, Baronet, Usher of the Black Rod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir Augustus Clifford, Baronet)

Dorothy Smith, Usher selling ice cream and cigarettes at local cinema, Glasgow, Scotland, 11th June 1957

ENGLISH BEADLE / KITCHENER
William Kitchener, Beadle of Saffron Hill, Hatton Garden & Ely Rent. A Beadle was a minor parish official employed to usher and keep order during services. Date: circa 1780

Sir Henry Bellenden, 1761, (1935). Artist: Thomas Hudson
Sir Henry Bellenden, 1761, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Usher: A Journey through Time and Whisky" Step into the mystical world of Usher, where history intertwines with spirits. In 1890, amidst the picturesque Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery, a tale began to unfold. Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's haunting masterpiece, "The Fall of the House of Usher, " Constant le Breton crafted a captivating woodcut that brought this eerie narrative to life. As we delve deeper into the past, let us not forget another significant event in 1865 – the tragic death of Lincoln. Through a lithograph from that fateful year, we catch a glimpse of his solemn death bed, reminding us of mortality's grip on even great leaders. Returning to Poe's enigmatic world in 1839, Douglas Percy Bliss skillfully engraved scenes from "The Fall of the House of Usher. " These illustrations transport us to crumbling mansions and mysterious characters shrouded in darkness. But our journey does not end there; it takes an unexpected turn towards whisky warehouses brimming with barrels filled with liquid gold. The Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery stands tall as a testament to craftsmanship and tradition since 1824. Its rich heritage echoes throughout time. Intriguingly enough, within these pages lies more than just tales and whisky – glimpses into other realms emerge. From exotic birds like The Bird of Paradise to intriguing figures such as Colonel Witwou'd or Sir Augustus Clifford Iln Import 21 Dec 07 1st - each hinting at untold stories waiting for discovery. Lastly, we find ourselves transported back centuries ago during medieval times when education took place amidst ancient stone walls. An engraving depicting a school scene reminds us how knowledge has evolved over time but remains an eternal pursuit. And so dear reader, immerse yourself in this captivating collection where worlds collide – from Poe's haunting words to the allure of Glenlivet Scotch Whisky.