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Companion Collection (page 3)

Background imageCompanion Collection: A swarhy brigand makes his first ever telephone call

A swarhy brigand makes his first ever telephone call
Painting by Joso Buzan (1873-1936), Croatian academic painter, depicting what appears to be a lively telephone exchange between a stranded Pirate and his Shipmates

Background imageCompanion Collection: Suffragette Sandwich Board Mustard

Suffragette Sandwich Board Mustard. Two men watch a Suffragette (man dressed up) carrying a VFW sandwich board. One man remarks, There ain t much am in that sandwich arry

Background imageCompanion Collection: Jack London and Bert hop picking

Jack London and Bert hop picking
The writer Jack London (right) and a companion in Kent to experience hop-picking. London was in England for several weeks, living incognito amongst the poor in the East End of London. Date: circa 1902

Background imageCompanion Collection: If Only We Spoke the Truth by Bruce Bairnsfather

If Only We Spoke the Truth by Bruce Bairnsfather
A disgruntled gentleman in evening dress thinks aloud, I wish you drank something cheaper, while glowering at his female companion who looks somewhat worse for wear due to all the champagne shes

Background imageCompanion Collection: The Ladys Lodge - Palladium Rite

The Ladys Lodge - Palladium Rite
Initiation ceremony of the Companion of Penelope. The betrayed brother reproaches both Penelope and Lucrece. 1890s

Background imageCompanion Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II in exile, Huis Doorn, Netherlands

Kaiser Wilhelm II in exile, Huis Doorn, Netherlands
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), the deposed German Emperor, seen here with a companion, strolling in the grounds of his place of exile, Huis Doorn (Doorn Castle) in the Netherlands. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageCompanion Collection: The Tatler Xmas No 1927

The Tatler Xmas No 1927
Front cover of The Tatler, Christmas Number featuring a 19th century couple from around 1830 - she wearing a crinoline, bonnet

Background imageCompanion Collection: Mr. James Stuart, appointed a companion of honour

Mr. James Stuart, appointed a companion of honour
JAMES STUART as featured in the Illustrated London News on his appointment as a Companion of Honour to the new Conservative Cabinet in 1957

Background imageCompanion Collection: Princess Victoria of Wales with her nephews

Princess Victoria of Wales with her nephews
Princess Victoria of Wales (1868-1935) with her nephews, Edward (the future King Edward VIII), Albert (the future King George VI) and Henry (later the Duke of Gloucester) in 1904

Background imageCompanion Collection: Crusoe and Friday

Crusoe and Friday
Robinson Crusoe rescues Friday from being eaten by cannibals and thus becomes Crusoes greatful servant and companion

Background imageCompanion Collection: Althotas (18th Century)

Althotas (18th Century)
ALTHOTAS alchemist and occultist, supposed teacher and companion of Cagliostro, who may very well never have existed

Background imageCompanion Collection: Cover design, Ladys Companion

Cover design, Ladys Companion -- free frock pattern, 200 in prizes, Joseph Hockings finest serial, October 1927. 1927

Background imageCompanion Collection: The Military Man and the Lady, 1779, by Francisco de Goya

The Military Man and the Lady, 1779, by Francisco de Goya
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Military Man and the Lady, 1779. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageCompanion Collection: Madame La Vie

Madame La Vie removes her mask to reveal her real identity, much to the shock of her companion. 1926

Background imageCompanion Collection: Edwardian New Year postcard

Edwardian New Year postcard
New Year greeting depicting a child on a sledge in the snow with a bag of cash & shamrocks accompanied by a walking companion. Date: 1902

Background imageCompanion Collection: Stanley and his companions return from the expedition to the

Stanley and his companions return from the expedition to the
Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904). British explorer. Stanley and his companions return from the expedition to the interior of Africa. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Background imageCompanion Collection: Masks of Dionysos and Silenos. Roman relief. 2nd century AD

Masks of Dionysos and Silenos. Roman relief. 2nd century AD
Roman relief depicting masks of Dionysus and Silenos. Marble. First half of 2nd century AD. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Background imageCompanion Collection: Count Bergami - 1

Count Bergami - 1
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier and companion to Caroline of Brunswick; her scandalous relationship with him was the basis for her trial, but was not proved. Date: circa 1805-1815

Background imageCompanion Collection: Count Bergami - 2

Count Bergami - 2
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier, companion to Caroline, queen of George Prince of Wales; their scandalous relationship led to her trial for adultery. Date: circa 1805-1815

Background imageCompanion Collection: Emily Countess Bellamont

Emily Countess Bellamont
EMILY countess of BELLAMONT wife of Charles, Earl (see companion portrait). Date: 18th century

Background imageCompanion Collection: Soldier and Dog Friend

Soldier and Dog Friend
Tommy et sa mascotte - a French postcard shows a British soldier holding his canine companion in his helmet. Date: circa 1914

Background imageCompanion Collection: Cartoon, Sheltering from a squall

Cartoon, Sheltering from a squall
Cartoon showing a couple sheltering from a squall under a leafless tree. The wind blows her skirts up, giving him a revealing view of her legs. Date: 1916

Background imageCompanion Collection: Unfortunate Traveller

Unfortunate Traveller
When a Swiss balloon tips suddenly, a female passenger falls out : her companion grabs and holds her as long as he can, but in the end... Date: 1913

Background imageCompanion Collection: Peruvian Husband, Wife

Peruvian Husband, Wife
Peru : a native of the Panos people travels with his wife, whom he treats as a beast of burden, not so much the beloved companion of his life, more an alternative donkey Date: circa 1870

Background imageCompanion Collection: Country Course Meeting

Country Course Meeting
Countryfolk at a meet of the Avon Valley Coursing Club (near Salisbury) - he in plus- fours and gaiters with a cloth cap, his companion in high boots and heavy raincoat Date: 1927

Background imageCompanion Collection: Antinous (Bell)

Antinous (Bell)
ANTINOUS, favourite and companion of emperor Hadrianus, drowned in the Nile aged 20 : many statues and busts of him were erected Date: 117 - 138

Background imageCompanion Collection: Two Frenchman at Table

Two Frenchman at Table
Two Frenchmen at table. Note that the bearded monsieur holds his knife in his left hand, uses his fork with his right hand : his companion is more conventional Date: circa 1850

Background imageCompanion Collection: William Grants Stairs

William Grants Stairs (1863 - 1892) military, companion of Stanley on the Emin Pasha expedition Date: 1890

Background imageCompanion Collection: Companion Chair

Companion Chair
THE COMPANION CHAIR intended to six people, placed at the centre of a drawing room : exhibited at the Crystal Palace exhibition Date: 1851

Background imageCompanion Collection: Comte De Las Cases

Comte De Las Cases
Emmanuel-Augustin-Dieudonne- Joseph, comte de LAS CASES French historian, companion of Napoleon on St Helena, author of important account of what Napoleon told him there Date: 1766 - 1842

Background imageCompanion Collection: Dionysos & Silenus

Dionysos & Silenus
Dionysos on the left, with his perpetually-drunken teacher and companion Silenus on the right, have a party with some friends

Background imageCompanion Collection: Southampton - Cooper

Southampton - Cooper
Henry Wriothesley (1573 - 1624) - 3rd Earl of Southampton, patron and companion to William Shakespeare

Background imageCompanion Collection: Southampton - Anon 18C

Southampton - Anon 18C
Henry Wriothesley (1573 - 1624) - 3rd Earl of Southampton, patron and companion to William Shakespeare

Background imageCompanion Collection: Babil, Amazon Queen

Babil, Amazon Queen
BABIL the Amazon Queen, and her companion BIJOU Date: circa 1900

Background imageCompanion Collection: Pedro Walks on Water

Pedro Walks on Water
Spanish saint, San Pedro di Alcantara, crosses the river Tagus on foot, and moreover takes a companion with him Date: circa 1560

Background imageCompanion Collection: Junkers Ju 87B - Photographed from a companion

Junkers Ju 87B - Photographed from a companion

Background imageCompanion Collection: Tritoma rooperii, yellow and orange tropical plant

Tritoma rooperii, yellow and orange tropical plant.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T. Rosenberg, for Thomas Moores The Garden Companion and Florists Guide, 1852

Background imageCompanion Collection: Aneimia cicutaria fern showing leaves and roots

Aneimia cicutaria fern showing leaves and roots.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T. Rosenberg, for Thomas Moores The Garden Companion and Florists Guide, 1852, published by Charles Frederick Cheffins

Background imageCompanion Collection: Orange flowered Dichosema subinerme and crimson-flowered

Orange flowered Dichosema subinerme and crimson-flowered Amygdalus persica flore-semipleno.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T

Background imageCompanion Collection: Hybrid Cape and bedding pelargoniums

Hybrid Cape and bedding pelargoniums.. Quercifolium roseum, Denticulatum superbum, Sidonium variegatum, Citriodorum violaceum, Odoratissimum punctatum, Citriodorum elegantissimum, Cleopatra

Background imageCompanion Collection: Munronia javanica and Chorozema nervosum

Munronia javanica and Chorozema nervosum.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T. Rosenberg, for Thomas Moores The Garden Companion and Florists Guide, 1852, published by Charles Frederick Cheffins. C.T

Background imageCompanion Collection: Chyrsanthemums: Golden Drop, La Sapajon, white

Chyrsanthemums: Golden Drop, La Sapajon, white and pink La Ruche, and purple Versailles Defiance.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T

Background imageCompanion Collection: Aotus drummondii, yellow and crimson flowered

Aotus drummondii, yellow and crimson flowered.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T. Rosenberg, for Thomas Moores The Garden Companion and Florists Guide, 1852, published by Charles Frederick Cheffins

Background imageCompanion Collection: Erica varieties: pink Thomsonii and scarlet Mooreana heaths

Erica varieties: pink Thomsonii and scarlet Mooreana heaths.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T. Rosenberg, for Thomas Moores The Garden Companion and Florists Guide, 1852

Background imageCompanion Collection: Yellow castrolobium with pyramid-shaped flowers

Yellow castrolobium with pyramid-shaped flowers, Castrolobium pyramidale.. Poisonous plant from Australia. Drawn and zincographed by C. T

Background imageCompanion Collection: Pompone chrysanthemums: Asmodie, Perfecta

Pompone chrysanthemums: Asmodie, Perfecta, La Pygmee, Modele and Sacramento.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T. Rosenberg, for Thomas Moores The Garden Companion and Florists Guide, 1852

Background imageCompanion Collection: Gladiolus varieties: Crimson Wellington, scarlet

Gladiolus varieties: Crimson Wellington, scarlet Von Gagern, and pink Prince Albert.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T. Rosenberg, for Thomas Moores The Garden Companion and Florists Guide, 1852

Background imageCompanion Collection: Purple flowered Ipomoea palmata and scarlet

Purple flowered Ipomoea palmata and scarlet flowered Dillwynia scabra.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T. Rosenberg, for Thomas Moores The Garden Companion and Florists Guide, 1852



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