Widow Collection (page 2)

Lady Elizabeth Grey petitioning Edward IV To restore her lands, (1461), 1783. Creator: Unknown
Lady Elizabeth Grey petitioning Edward IV to restore her lands, (1461), 1783. Elizabeth Woodville, later to be wife of King Edward IV petitioned the king to return her lands in 1461

Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1464 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Edward IV and Lady Elizabeth Grey, 1864. Elizabeth Woodville, (1437- 1492) was Queen consort of England as the spouse of King Edward IV, (1442- 1483) from 1464

Ewelina Hanska, Madame Honore de Balzac, 19th century. A Polish noblewoman, Countess Ewelina Hanska (1801-1882) married French author Honore de Balzac in 1850, five months before his death

Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, 1901. Artist: Robert Milne
Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, c1900. The Queen (1819-1901) with her great-grandchildren, the children of her grandson Prince George

Queen Victoria in the dress she wore at her Golden Jubilee service, 1887. Artist: Hughes & Mullins
Queen Victoria in the dress she wore at her Golden Jubilee service, 1887. Victoria (1819-1901), the longest reigning British monarch

Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope surprised by the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope's dream. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman. Published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London, 1878

Agnes Weston with sailors widow Royal Sailors Rest Portsmouth

Mariana of Austria (1634-1696). Queen of Spain, wife of Philip IV. Second half of 17th century. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

Queen Victoria, family members and bust of Prince Albert
Queen Victoria with family members, gathered round a bust of the late Prince Albert Date: circa 1860s

The Gardens Of The Luxembourg
A painting of the Luxembourg Gardens in France, the creation of which began in 1612, when Marie de Medici, the widow of King Henry IV made Luxembourg Palace her new residence. Date: circa 1915

Japan - Restaurant Exterior
Restaurant Exterior, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque, Mrs M A Ransom
RMS Titanic - Relief Fund cheque dated 28 April 1917 for four pounds and two shillings to Mrs M A (Martha Ann) Ransom, widow of first class saloon steward and victim James Ransom of Knowle, Bristol

Noted Missal (Fragment)
Parchment leaf, probably from a missal, cut to about 1/3 of its original size. The liturgical text on this fragment is from the Second Book of Kings, featuring the widow visiting the prophet Elisha

Widow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, Yorkshire
Widow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Judith and Holofernes, 1624, by Valentin de Boulogne
Valentin de Boulogne (1591-1632). French Baroque painter. Judith and Holofernes, 1624. Oil on canvas. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

Mariana of Austria (1634-1696) by Juan Carreno de Miranda
Mariana of Austria (1634-1696). Queen of Spain. spouse of Philiph IV. Portrait by Juan Carreno de Miranda (1614-1685). Detail. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Luxembourg Gardens, Paris
Watercolour painting of Luxembourg gardens, creation of the garden began in 1612 when Marie de Medici, the widow of King Henry IV, constructed the Luxembourg Palace as her new residence

Northrop P-61C-1NO Black Widow 43-8353 (msn 1399), on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force (USAF) at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio

Advert for Peter Robinson's mourning clothing 1896
Variety of mourning clothing for widows kept in stock for daughters, relatives and servants, available from Peter Robinson's Mourning Warehouse, Regent Street, London. 1896

Advert for Jay's mourning clothing 1893
Large and well-assorted stock of mourning costumes, mantles and millinery for immediate wear. 1893

Mouring dress 1916
Widow wearing a black mourning dress in the First World War. Date: 1916

Victorian mourning dress 1875
Widow's mourning dress. 1875

Woman wearing morning dress 1875
Widow wearing elegant Victorian mourning dress, with tassel edge, tails and long train. Hair dressed high at the back with complicated twists and rolls with flat cap. Date: 1875

Jesus, going to Naim, find people carrying a dead, only child of a widowed mother, and Jesus resurrects him. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Miners widows protest
The widows of British coal miners protest, seeking greater compensation for the death of their husbands. Date: 1970s

British Navy to sell the effects of the who has died at sea
When a sailor dies at sea: A sympathetic auction of his effects, for the benefit of his widow. 1914

The scene at a Nationalist headquarters as a young widow (centre, with child) hears about her husband's death in action, from one of his former comrades, during the Spanish Civil War, 1936

DOROTHY WADHAM widow of Nicholas Wadham, Somerset landowner, who at his death founded Wadham College, Oxford, despite opposition, 1610 - 1613, Date: 1532 ? - 1618?

HELENE DUCH. ORLEANS 5
HELENE von Mecklenburg- Schwerin, duchesse d'ORLEANS widow of Ferdinand-Philippe (son of Louis-Philippe) at the time of her death. Date: 1814 - 1858

Fable - the Young Widow
THE YOUNG WIDOW A widow who inconsolably mourns the death of her husband finds in time that she is ready to meet suitors and wed again Date: circa 1870

Anne Marchss Hamilton Circa 1625 Marchioness
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WIDOW REMARRIES 1950
At Campine, when a widow remarries, the neighbours thoughtfully improvise a band to keep the ghost of her dead husband away Date: 1950

Mourning Dress 1888
A windswept, forlorn young widow stands at the ship's railings - the white cliffs of Dover behind her. Fashionable mourning dress is courtesy of Maison Jays, Regent Street. 1888

MERRY WIDOW CHORUS/1905
The chorus from a Viennese production of The Merry Widow ('Die Lustige Witwe') by Lehar. Date: 1905

MUSSORGSKY/KHOVANSCCHINA
Costume for Martha, a widow, mystic, former mistress of Andrei Khovanski, son of Ivan K : she escapes being drowned, dies throwing herself into a fire

LEHAR / MERRY WIDOW 4
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Danilo and the widowed Sonia make friends. Date: 1907

LEHAR / MERRY WIDOW 6
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Marsovian guests at the fete Date: 1907

LEHAR, EVELYN LAYE ETC
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Evelyn Laye and Carl Brisson as the widowed Sonia and her admirer Danilo. Date: 1929

Gertrude Lester
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Gertrude Lester as the widowed Sonia Date: 1908

ROSENKRANTZ CONDEMNED
Kristian IV, known for helping the downtrodden, condemns Rosenkrantz to death for forging a bill in order to extort money out of a widow. Date: circa 1630

Her Cross
A heart-broken young widow mourns her dead soldier husband. His medal, cap and sword are all she has left. 1916

GERMAN WIDOW'S WEEDS
WITWENTRACHT, A German widow in her mourning weeds 16th century

WIDOW SCRAPS PLANS
A young widow, having found consolation for her loss, scraps her plans for an elaborate tomb for her late husband, the general Date: circa 1830

Advert for Jay's mourning dress 1888
A widow stands on the deck of a ship, looking wistfully towards the shore... but also looking decorative and remarriageable, thanks to her mourning dress from Jay's 1888

FASHIONABLE YOUNG WIDOW
Pretty young widow in mourning dress takes tea with a handsome young man while she views the architect's plans for her husband's mausoleum Date: 1820s

LEHAR FIRTH
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Actress Elizabeth Firth (as Natalie, wife of Popoff) wears the famous Edwardian "Gainsborough" style hat in Lehar's operetta. Date: 1907

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"Widow: A Tapestry of Strength, Resilience, and Legacy" In the annals of history, the word "widow" resonates with tales of remarkable women who defied expectations and forged their own destinies. From Mary, Queen of Scots, whose widowhood became a symbol of defiance against political turmoil, to St. Augustine's mother St. Monica, whose unwavering faith guided her son towards greatness in 4th-century Africa. The image shifts to an oil painting from 1855 depicting a female figure donning a hobble skirt - an emblematic representation of widows' fashion during that era. The Tatler front cover showcases Mrs La Touche Congreve cradling her baby daughter; a poignant reminder that even in times of loss, love endures. Madeleine Force Astor emerges next as she navigated life as the second wife and widow of John Jacob Astor IV during the early 20th century. Her story intertwines with Lily Elsie's enchanting presence on stage – both women embodying strength amidst adversity. Queen Victoria graces our narrative too; her widowhood immortalized through Rev's pen and pencil drawings capturing London Pictures. And let us not forget Franz Lehar's haunting melodies echoing through time – his composition serving as solace for many grieving souls. Yet it is Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph "Migrant Mother" that encapsulates the indomitable spirit within every widow - resilience etched upon faces weathered by hardship during America's Great Depression. Returning to history’s embrace once more, we witness Elizabeth Woodville meeting King Edward IV for the first time – their union transcending societal norms while shaping England’s future. Finally, we find ourselves standing on Chancery Lane Underground Station platform alongside countless widows throughout generations who have faced life head-on despite unimaginable loss – each step forward becoming part of their legacy.