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Longtailed Widow - Male bird perched on grass stems - South Africa
GET-1584 Longtailed Widow - Male bird perched on grass stems South Africa Euplectes progne Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cape Autumn Widow Butterfly - Adult resting on ground. Inhabits grassy areas on mountain slopes and lower ground
ASW-4396 Cape Autumn Widow Butterfly - Adult resting on ground Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Dira clytus Inhabits grassy areas on mountain slopes and lower ground

Elisha and the Widow
To help a pious widow, he tells her to buy as many jars as she can, then fills them with oil which she sells to pay her debts

Corneille / Pompee
LA MORT DE POMPEE Cornelie, widow of Pompee, with his ashes in an urn

Lauderdale and Wife
JOHN MAITLAND, duke of LAUDERDALE, prime minister of Scotland, with his second wife, Elizabeth countess of Dysart, widow of Sir Lionel Talmash

Social / Japan / Widow 18C
A widow and her daughters walk on the banks of the Sumida, on their way back from market, with a boy hired to carry their purchases

Cosima Wagner / Postcard
COSIMA WAGNER Daughter of Franz Liszt, wife of (1) Hans von Bulow, (2) Richard Wagner

Too Young to Work 1866
A mother is told that her children are too young to be sent to work

Philippe VI De Valois
PHILIPPE VI DE VALOIS king of France, succeeded when Marie de Luxembroug, widow of Charles IV, bore a daughter : Edward III disputed his claim, leading to 100 Years War

Maintenon / Petitot / Miniat
Francoise d Aubigne, madame de MAINTENON, widow of the poet Scarron, and second wife (secret) of Louis XIV

Grandma Re Grandpa 1911
Grandmother - Poor grandpa has had to go far, far away. Granddaughter - Do you know if he ll be sending me any postcards?

Smith O brien Fights
SIEGE OF WIDOW MCCORMACKs CABBAGE PATCH A group of Irish rebels under Smith O Brien skirmish with police at Widow McCormacks house, Boulagh Common

Preparing for Suttee
Preparing for the immolation of a Hindu widow

Law / Trial by Ordeal / Emma
Emma ( - 1052) aka Aelfgifu, widow of Cnut, proves her innocence by walking over red-hot plow- shares. Tried by Ordeal at Winchester

A Widow and her Son
This is fathers picture papa was evidently a naval officer, and his son too aims to follow the sea

Charles Dilke and Wife
SIR CHARLES WENTWORTH DILKE statesman, with his wife, Emilia Frances Strong, widow of Mark Pattison. She believed in his innocence when involved in divorce scandal

Levitation / Ranfaing
The alleged levitation of ELISABETH DE RANFAING, widow and victim of diabolical possession, at Nancy

Margaretta Fox
MARGARETTA FOX (Mrs Kane) American spiritualist pioneer, briefly the wife of explorer Elisha Kent Kane, then his widow

Elijah Restores Life
He restores to life the son of the widow with whom he is lodging

Combustion / Human
Mrs E. M, a Widow who died on 29th January 1958. Was she burnt by the Fire her remains were found by?, or did she Spontaneously Combust?

Queen Victoria in her Osborne House sitting room
Queen Victoria in her sitting room at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight

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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.