Wife Collection (page 2)

Miners from Fernhill Colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales
A black-faced miner, carrying his small daughter, his wife shielding her face, at Fernhill in the Rhondda. He has just emerged from 292 hours underground in a stay-in miners strike at Fernhill

MADELEINE FORCE ASTOR (1893-1940). Second wife and widow of John Jacob Astor IV and survivor of the RMS Titanic. Photograph, c1912

Evelyn Waugh gets married
Photograph of English novelist and satirist, Evelyn Waugh (1903 -1966) on his marriage to Laura Herbert, which took place at the Church of the Assumption Warwick Street, London

James Doughty, oldest clown in England
James Doughty of Brighton, at the time of this photograph the oldest clown in England, about to celebrate his 94th birthday. Seen here in costume with two of his performing dogs

Canadian Call to Women White Star Line poster
Poster produced by the White Star Line shipping company encouraging women to emigrate to Canada

Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife Hermine
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941)pictured with his second wife, Princess Hermine Reuss (1887-1947)

King George V and family; early 1920s
King George V and his wife Queen Mary together with four of their five surviving children, from left; Prince Albert of York (later King George VI)

Marianne Foyster
MARIANNE FOYSTER, wife of the rev L A Foyster, living at Borley 1930 to 1935

Catherine Howard
CATHERINE HOWARD 5th wife of Henry VIII Holding feather fan

Mozart and Constanze on their honeymoon
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791), Austrian composer and musician, seen here honeymooning with his bride Constanze. They married in 1782

George Formby
Entertainer George Formby (1904-1961) and his wife Beryl Formby, nee Ingham (1901-1960), also a variety artist. Date: 1940

Suffragette Hen Pecked Husband Suffers. Poor Hen-Pecked husband cleans out the fire while wife tells him what to do. Caption reads, My Wifes joined the suffrage movement

Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print)
XJF438485 Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print) by Parsons, John R. (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info)

Empress Josephine (1763-1814) at Malmaison, c. 1801 (oil on canvas)
XIR21621 Empress Josephine (1763-1814) at Malmaison, c.1801 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 171x164 cm; Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison

(Anna) Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) American humanitarian. Chairman UN Human Rights Commission 1947-1951 and US representative at General Assembly 1946. Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Photograph

The ivory diptych of Stilicho (right) with his

Brigham Young - Mormon Leader and Wives
Brigham Young (1801-1877) - Leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and American settler. President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The Mormons) from 1847 until 1877

Theatre, A Cuckoo in the Nest 1925, Nerman
A scene from A Cuckoo in the Nest, a popular farce playing in London in 1925. Here, the impeccable husband is discovered by his wife and in-laws in a ladys bedroom (equally impeccable)

Rosa Banksiae Lutea (Lady Banks Rose), of the Rosaceae family, native to China. It has white or pale yellow flowers. Lady Banks, after whom this rose was named

Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997) on a visit to St Columb, Cornwall

Young woman washing clothes at a sink
A young woman at a kitchen sink washing clothes using a washboard. There is a stack of four dinner plates waiting to be washed up, a kettle, and a tin of One-O-One which cleans without scratching

Tsar Alexander III and family
Tsar Alexander III (1845-1894) at the Livadia Palace, Yalta with his family. From left; the Tsarevich Nicholas (later Tsar Nicholas II), Grand Prince Georgi Alexandrovich, Tsaritsa Maria Feodorovna

Mr and Mrs W. E. Gladstone
Colour illustration of William Ewart Gladstone, English Liberal statesman, (1809-98) together with his wife, Catherine Gladstone (1812-1900), nee Glynne, enjoying tea in the garden at their home

Borley People
BORLEY PEOPLE - Investigators Harry Price and Molly Goldney, with the rev. L A Foyster, his wife Marianne Foyster and their two foster- children

Rudolph Valentino / Sketch
Rudolph Valentino arrives in England with his wife Natacha Rambova, after crossing the Atlantic on board the Aquitania

Hanging Gardens / Babylon
Allegedly built by Nebushadnezzar II for his wife Amyitis, who missed her homeland, Iraq. They were grown on terraces & used water from the Euphrates River

Abigail Adams
ABIGAIL ADAMS nee Smith. American writer and wife of John Adams, 2nd President of the United States

Chaucer, Wife of Bath
The Wife of Bath on her pilgrimage

Goddess Kali
The Goddess Kali, the malevolent aspect of Shivas wife Parvati. she wears a necklace of 50 human skulls & frequents cremation grounds

Jack London * Wife
JACK LONDON with his second wife CHARMIAN photo taken six days before his death

Jane Seymour / Holbein
JANE SEYMOUR 3rd wife of Henry VIII; died in childbirth; mother of Edward VI

Anne Boleyn / Holbein
ANNE BOLEYN 2nd wife of Henry VIII; mother of Elizabeth I

Remington Family
SIR THOMAS REMINGTON of Lund, Yorkshire, with his wife and their fifteen living children; five deceased infants lie on the floor in their shrouds, poor wee mites

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in wedding costumes
Louis XVI, King of France (1754-1793, reigned 1774-1792) with his wife Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) in their wedding costumes at the ages of 15 and 14 respectively

Fezziwigs Ball - A Christmas Carol, 1843 (coloured etching)
465482 Fezziwigs Ball - A Christmas Carol, 1843 (coloured etching) by Leech, John (1817-64); 13x9 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and his family
Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France (1769-1821), pictured with his two wives, Empress Josephine (de Beauharnais) (1763-1814) and Empress Marie-Louise (of Austria) (1791-1847)

Portrait of baker Terentius Neo and his wife in formal clothes from Italy, Campania, Pompeii, 55-79 A. D
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Portrait of baker Terentius Neo and his wife in formal clothes, 55-79 A.D. painting on plaster, 65x58 cm. From Pompei

Horrors, my wife! by Webster Murray
Wife tracks her husband down, under the sea in a diving suit having an affair with attractive mermaid. Date: 1928

India / Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal

Queen Berengaria
BERENGARIA (1165 - 1230) Daughter of Sancho VI of Navarre, she became the Queen of Richard I of England while he was crusading

Mary Wollstonecraft / Opie
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN writer, wife of William Godwin, mother of Mary Shelley

Krupskaya (Lenins Wife)
NADEZHDA KONSTANTINOVNA KRUPSKAYA Russian Revolutionary - married Lenin in 1898

Tightrope Cycling Act
A German husband and wife team perform a dramatic tightrope cycling act

CATHERINE PARR 1512-1548
CATHERINE PARR Sixth wife of Henry VIII of England, married in 1543

Virginia Poe
VIRGINIA POE wife of Edgar Allan Poe, died of tuberculosis at age 23, thus hastening her husbands insanity

Wolfe Tone, Irish patriot
(Theobald) Wolfe Tone, Irish patriot, regarded as the father of Irish republicanism

Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print)
XJF438480 Jane Morris, posed by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1865 (albumen print) by Parsons, John R. (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Wife: A Journey Through History and Art" From the captivating allure of Anne Boleyn to the visionary leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, wives have played significant roles throughout history. In Francis Davis Millet's masterpiece "Between Two Fires, " we witness the strength and resilience of a wife amidst turmoil. Love transcends boundaries, as seen in the enchanting bond between George Harrison and Patti Boyd. Their love story echoes through time, reminding us that true companionship knows no limits. Even in exile, Leon Trotsky found solace in his wife's unwavering support. In Mexico, their partnership defied adversity and stood as a testament to unyielding devotion. Humor intertwines with love when we think of George Formby's comedic charm. His wife was not only his muse but also his biggest fan - a reminder that laughter can be an essential ingredient in any marriage. Ancient wisdom speaks volumes through the Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement. Here we find guidance on loyalty and commitment from generations past, reminding us that marital vows transcend time itself. Egyptian art immortalizes Nefertiti alongside Akhenaten, showcasing their shared power and influence. Their union symbolizes equality within marriage - a concept ahead of its time. During World War I, Wrights Coal Tar Soap became synonymous with cleanliness for soldiers fighting on distant shores. Behind every soldier stood a devoted wife who longed for their safe return – her unwavering support providing comfort during uncertain times. The iconic Nefertiti bust stands as an emblematic representation of beauty and grace throughout history. As Queen consort to Pharaoh Akhenaten, she exemplifies how wives can shape nations with their elegance and intelligence. Empress Theodora left an indelible mark on Ravenna's Byzantine Empire through her political acumen and compassion for those less fortunate than herself.