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Fidelity Collection

Background imageFidelity Collection: Phonograph Recording

Phonograph Recording
Recording a man playing the piano using Edisons improved model phonograph

Background imageFidelity Collection: Portrait of a Couple, c. 1622, by Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666)

Portrait of a Couple, c. 1622, by Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666)
Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666). Dutch painter. Portrait of a Couple, probably Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen, c. 1622. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imageFidelity Collection: Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope

Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope

Background imageFidelity Collection: Benjamin Britten and Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook

Benjamin Britten and Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook
Benjamin Britten leaving the Choral and Orchestral Concert at Orford Church during the Aldeburgh Festival on 23 June 1963. Fidelity Countess of Cranbrook on the right. Date: 1963

Background imageFidelity Collection: Harolds oath of fealty to Duke William of Normandy

Harolds oath of fealty to Duke William of Normandy
Allegedly after being shipwrecked on the French coast in 1064 (a date highly disputed amongst historians), The Bayeux Tapestry, and other Norman sources

Background imageFidelity Collection: Allegory of the Villa of Madrid, 1810, by Francisco de Goya

Allegory of the Villa of Madrid, 1810, by Francisco de Goya
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. Allegory of the Villa of Madrid, 1810. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageFidelity Collection: Turkey. Janissaries

Turkey. Janissaries
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Background imageFidelity Collection: Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving, 19th century

Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving, 19th century
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840. Date: 2018

Background imageFidelity Collection: Awkward encounter with a prostitute, London

Awkward encounter with a prostitute, London
An awkward encounter in Regent Street, London - a man's wife says to him: That girl seems to know you, George ! Date: 1871

Background imageFidelity Collection: The Helen Geranium, Preference; The Garden

The Helen Geranium, Preference; The Garden Wallflower, Fidelity in misfortune. Handcoloured lithograph by Dean and Munday after an illustration by Eliza Eve Gleadall from The Beauties of Flora

Background imageFidelity Collection: Assorted flowers on an ornate Valentine card

Assorted flowers on an ornate Valentine card with white and silver decoration. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageFidelity Collection: Advert for Royal Exchange Assurance 1905

Advert for Royal Exchange Assurance 1905
An event of accidents, burglary, employers liability, marine, fidelity guarantees. Date: 1905

Background imageFidelity Collection: French satire on the Boer War - Victoria sending out Mules

French satire on the Boer War - Victoria sending out Mules
The Theatre of War - Newly enlisted mules swear fidelity to the flag - French satire on the Second Boer War as Edward, Prince of Wales

Background imageFidelity Collection: Ceremony of investiture of a Knight

Ceremony of investiture of a Knight. Miniature of the 15th century of Tristan and Iseult Poem. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Background imageFidelity Collection: Bernger Von Horheim (late 12th century). of the court of Henr

Bernger Von Horheim (late 12th century). of the court of Henr
Bernger Von Horheim (late 12th century). German poet of the court of Henry IV. The poet with his beloved holding a dog in her lap, a symbol of fidelity. Fol

Background imageFidelity Collection: Telegram excuse sent by husband to disguise affair

Telegram excuse sent by husband to disguise affair
Telegram excuse sent by an older man to his wife to disguise the affair he is having with his young Secretary. Date: 1909

Background imageFidelity Collection: Duke of York taking oath to be faithful to Henry VI

Duke of York taking oath to be faithful to Henry VI
Richard, Duke of York, forced to take an oath of allegiance at St Pauls Cathedral to be faithful to Henry VI. 1452

Background imageFidelity Collection: Act of vassalage

Act of vassalage. 11th century. Miniature. Ripoll Bible (also known as Farfa Bible). 11th century. Vatican Apostolic Library. Italy

Background imageFidelity Collection: Poster, Think of Tomorrow, Buy War Bonds Today

Poster, Think of Tomorrow, Buy War Bonds Today. Showing two soldiers looking at a photograph of a woman and child. 1940s

Background imageFidelity Collection: Philip V of Spain (1683-1746). King of Spain. Oath of allegi

Philip V of Spain (1683-1746). King of Spain. Oath of allegi
Philip V of Spain (1683-1746). King of Spain. House of Bourbon. Oath of allegiance of the military orders; Golden Fleece, Alcantara and Calatrava. Engraving. 18th century. Colored

Background imageFidelity Collection: Green Book. Book of privileges of the City of Barcelona. Cop

Green Book. Book of privileges of the City of Barcelona. Copy illuminated by Arnau Penna, 1380. Vassal. Oath of fealty

Background imageFidelity Collection: Llibre Verd (Green Book). Book of Privileges of the City of

Llibre Verd (Green Book). Book of Privileges of the City of Barcelona. Miniature. Copy iluminated by Arnau Penna in 1380. Oath of allegiance to the king. Municipal Archives of History. Barcelona

Background imageFidelity Collection: Italy. Rome. Diana Fountain

Italy. Rome. Diana Fountain
Italy. Rome. Four Fountains. Fountain of Goddess Diana. 16th century. Designed by Pietro da Cortona. Detail

Background imageFidelity Collection: Delivery of gifts to a king. Detail of a miniature of the Bi

Delivery of gifts to a king. Detail of a miniature of the Bi
Delivery of gifts to a king. 11th century. Detail of a miniature of the Bible of St. Peter of Roda illustrated possibly before the year 1050 on the desktop of the monastery of Ripoll

Background imageFidelity Collection: Female Type / Reserved

Female Type / Reserved
The faithful, stay-at-home type: reserving a seat for her soldier boy, for when he comes home from the war. Date: 1914

Background imageFidelity Collection: Chapman and Fidelity Buildings, Portland, Maine, USA

Chapman and Fidelity Buildings, Portland, Maine, USA
Chapman and Fidelity Buildings, viewed from Middle Street, Portland, Maine, USA. Date: 1928

Background imageFidelity Collection: Newgate before 1666

Newgate before 1666
The original Chamberlains Gate (known as Newgate) will be destroyed by the Great Fire in 1666, but will be rebuilt with reasonable fidelity in 1672. Date: before 1666

Background imageFidelity Collection: Advertisement for Expanded Fittings furniture

Advertisement for Expanded Fittings furniture -- female model (Geraldine Hill) posing. 1959

Background imageFidelity Collection: The Language of Hats

The Language of Hats
A French postcard describing the Language of Hats !! Date: circa 1908

Background imageFidelity Collection: Fidelity

Fidelity

Background imageFidelity Collection: Cute doggy Valentine card

Cute doggy Valentine card
A sweet card for St Valentines Day featuring two dogs, one looking very dapper in cap and silver-starred collar, one in a dog house - To My Valentine

Background imageFidelity Collection: The Androgynous Rite of Felicitations

The Androgynous Rite of Felicitations
When a Sister is initiated, the President of the Lodge places her in his seat and demands, whilst on one knee, that she swears an oath of fidelity to the Masons on a rose. Date: 1890s

Background imageFidelity Collection: British Ballad, The Nut-Brown Mayd (Maid)

British Ballad, The Nut-Brown Mayd (Maid)
THE NUT BROWN MAYD (Maid - Maiden) Popular British Ballad by an anonymous author, praising the virtues of a devoted woman. First appearing around the 16th century


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