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Webster Collection

Background imageWebster Collection: Boulton and Watt steam engine with planetary gear

Boulton and Watt steam engine with planetary gear, 1795 Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: General view of the engine

General view of the engine Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: Horrors, my wife! by Webster Murray

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

Background imageWebster Collection: Amy Webster / L Charles

Amy Webster / L Charles
AMY WEBSTER Actress, looking like a Pre-Raphaelite model

Background imageWebster Collection: Noah Webster

Noah Webster
NOAH WEBSTER American lexicographer and author

Background imageWebster Collection: Noah Webster, the schoolmaster of the Republic

Noah Webster, the schoolmaster of the Republic. Date c1886 April 18

Background imageWebster Collection: Daniel Webster and quote on God granting Liberty

Daniel Webster and quote on God granting Liberty
A postcard illustrating a quote by Daniel Webster (1782-1852) - a leading American statesman and senator from Massachusetts during the period leading up to the Civil War

Background imageWebster Collection: Ground plan of the engine, boilers

Ground plan of the engine, boilers Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: The Dennistoun case in the law courts

The Dennistoun case in the law courts
A page from the Sphere showing portraits of the people involved in the scandalous Dennistoun law case, also known as the Bachelors Case

Background imageWebster Collection: Pink Flowers

Pink Flowers
A group portrait painting of two young women stood closely together, one of whom, wearing white, is smelling some pink flowers which she holds in her hand. Date: circa 1922

Background imageWebster Collection: Purl but not Plain

Purl but not Plain
Illustration, Purl but not Plain of young woman in front of fireplace with knitting and black cat. From the painting, Two Minutes Silence, by Dorothy Webster Hawksley (1884?)

Background imageWebster Collection: Achieving Women

Achieving Women
Carrie Fin and Lady Gordon Cumming displaying large fish. And actress Gladys Cooper (1888-1971) sitting for a portrait with Walter Webster (1877-1959). Date: 1932

Background imageWebster Collection: Music cover, Masquerade, waltz song

Music cover, Masquerade, waltz song, words by Paul Francis Webster, music by John Jacob Loeb. Date: 1932

Background imageWebster Collection: Benjamin Webster - English Actor

Benjamin Webster - English Actor
Benjamin Webster (1864-1947) - English actor, the husband of the actress May Whitty, and father of the actress and director Margaret Webster

Background imageWebster Collection: A New Knight of the Road by Webster Murray

A New Knight of the Road by Webster Murray
A motorcyclist with a woman riding pillion rides through the night as the ghost of a mounted highwayman looks on with surprise. Date: 1924

Background imageWebster Collection: Duke of Sussex pub, 27 Latimer Road, Notting Hill

Duke of Sussex pub, 27 Latimer Road, Notting Hill, West London. Charles Webster was the publican in 1913 - serving Sichs Chiswick Ales. circa 1913

Background imageWebster Collection: Lily Brayton and Ben Webster in Kismet

Lily Brayton and Ben Webster in Kismet
Miss Lily Brayton (1876-1953) in the role of Marsinah and Mr Ben Webster (1864-1947) in the role of Abdullah in the play Kismet. Date: 1912

Background imageWebster Collection: NEWSTEAD ABBEY / WEBSTER

NEWSTEAD ABBEY / WEBSTER
The seat of the late Lord Byron Date: 1835

Background imageWebster Collection: The Judgement of Paris, by Webster Murray

The Judgement of Paris, by Webster Murray
Fashion show in Paris. Date: 25th February 1925

Background imageWebster Collection: Webster & Waddington, theatre ticket agents, London

Webster & Waddington, theatre ticket agents, London
Webster & Waddington Ltd, theatre, opera and concert ticket agents, Regent Street, London, with posters advertising concerts and productions. Date: 1906

Background imageWebster Collection: Lady Frances Webster

Lady Frances Webster
LADY FRANCES WEBSTER Married to Sir James Webster Wedderburn. Lover of George Byron. Date: 1793 - 1837

Background imageWebster Collection: Daddy Longlegs by Jean Webster

Daddy Longlegs by Jean Webster. First produced in England at the Duke of Yorks Theatre on 29th May 1916. The text at the bottom left of the poster reads A Full of Smiles Play by Jean Webster

Background imageWebster Collection: F. A. M. Webster

F. A. M. Webster
Frederick Annesley Michael Webster, athletics pioneer, coach, sports writer, member of the British Olympic Committee and Secretary of the Amateur Field Sports Association

Background imageWebster Collection: Exhibition dancers Ludo Mass and Muriel Webster, London, 192

Exhibition dancers Ludo Mass and Muriel Webster, London, 1922 appearing at the Criterion Roof Garden Date: 1922

Background imageWebster Collection: Scene in an Apache Cafe Chantant

Scene in an Apache Cafe Chantant. 1923

Background imageWebster Collection: Scene from Taming of the Shrew

Scene from Taming of the Shrew
Scene from Taming the Shrew at the Haymarket theatre, directed by Benjamin Webster. Date: 1844

Background imageWebster Collection: Days that are gone - Appy Ampstead

Days that are gone - Appy Ampstead - people enjoying a bank holiday on Hampstead Heath, north London, as depicted by Webster Murray. 1925

Background imageWebster Collection: Louisa Coupland

Louisa Coupland
LOUISA FRANCES ALICE COUPLAND wife, first, of L C Fox Webster, and then of John Coupland. Date: CIRCA 1840

Background imageWebster Collection: Judge Viscount Alverstone

Judge Viscount Alverstone
Richard Everard Webster, Viscount Alverstone Judge Date: 1900

Background imageWebster Collection: DANIEL WEBSTER SHIP

DANIEL WEBSTER SHIP
Boston packet ship Date: 1851

Background imageWebster Collection: ALVERSTONE

ALVERSTONE
Richard Everard Webster, viscount ALVERSTONE Lawyer : it is unlikely that in 32 years at the bar any man had more work to do, or earned more money Date: 1842 - 1915

Background imageWebster Collection: A study of students day at the National Gallery

A study of students day at the National Gallery
Photograph of Too Many Cooks! A study of students day at the National Gallery, London from the picture by Webster Murray in the Sketch of 19th December 1928. Date: 19th December 1928

Background imageWebster Collection: Jack Londons Rendezvous, Oakland, California, USA

Jack Londons Rendezvous, Oakland, California, USA
Jack Londons Rendezvous, Heinolds First and Last Chance Bar, Webster Street, Oakland, San Francisco, California, USA, built from the remains of an old whaling ship. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageWebster Collection: Lady Webster and her children

Lady Webster and her children
Lady Webster, whose husband, Sir Augustus Webster, purchased Battle Abbey for 200, 000, is a daughter of the late Mr. Henry Crossley of Aldborough Hall, Bedale

Background imageWebster Collection: Society of Entertainers, Upper Baker Street, London

Society of Entertainers, Upper Baker Street, London
Society of Entertainers, with Webster & Girling Ltd theatre ticket box office, Upper Baker Street, London. Date: 1924

Background imageWebster Collection: Yolande House, Lake Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Yolande House, Lake Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Yolande House at Lake Webster, Massachusetts, USA. The name of the lake in Nipmuc, an Algonquian language, is the longest place name in the USA

Background imageWebster Collection: Chinese Labour Corps leaving for China after WW1

Chinese Labour Corps leaving for China after WW1
Yi-Loo-Ping-An (Good-bye and peaceful travel): the Rev. J. Webster O. C. Chinese Section, British Y.M.C.A. saying farewell to each man of the Chinese Labour Corps as they departed back for China

Background imageWebster Collection: Clear Block Camp, Lake Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Clear Block Camp, Lake Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Building and railway track at Clear Block Camp, Lake Webster, Massachusetts, USA. The name of the lake in Nipmuc, an Algonquian language, is the longest place name in the USA

Background imageWebster Collection: All Sorts & Conditions - A Study in Montparnasse

All Sorts & Conditions - A Study in Montparnasse
A bohemian cafÚá│cene in Montparnasse, the heart of the social and intellectual scene in Paris during the 1930s, as pictured here by Webster Murray in The Bystander. Date: 1931

Background imageWebster Collection: Portrait of Daniel Webster, postcard

Portrait of Daniel Webster, postcard
Portrait of Daniel Webster. God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it. Date: 1908

Background imageWebster Collection: Thomas Webster - 2

Thomas Webster - 2
THOMAS WEBSTER artist Date: 1800 - 1886

Background imageWebster Collection: Thomas Webster - 3

Thomas Webster - 3
THOMAS WEBSTER artist, taking a break from his art, sitting in his porch enjoying the sunshine and reading a book. Date: 1800 - 1886

Background imageWebster Collection: Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster
DANIEL WEBSTER American lawyer and statesman Date: 1782-1852

Background imageWebster Collection: Sir Richard Webster

Sir Richard Webster
SIR RICHARD WEBSTER lawyer Date: 1842 - 1915

Background imageWebster Collection: Sir John Webster

Sir John Webster
SIR JOHN WEBSTER Commissary for Russia at the Hague Date: ? - 1675

Background imageWebster Collection: Thomas Webster - 1

Thomas Webster - 1
THOMAS WEBSTER artist Date: 1800 - 1886

Background imageWebster Collection: Dan. Webster Homee

Dan. Webster Homee
DANIEL WEBSTERs home at Marshfield Date: 1782

Background imageWebster Collection: Joseph Webster

Joseph Webster
JOSEPH WEBSTER artist Date: ? - 1796

Background imageWebster Collection: Webster Birthplace

Webster Birthplace
DANIEL WEBSTERs birthplace Date: 1782

Background imageWebster Collection: Robert Young Hayne

Robert Young Hayne
ROBERT YOUNG HAYNE American lawyer, famous for a brilliant debate with Daniel Webster concerning states rights : governor of South Carolina. Date: 1791 - 1839

Background imageWebster Collection: Mr. & Mrs. Webster after Thomas Webster

Mr. & Mrs. Webster after Thomas Webster
Mr. & Mrs. Webster (after Thomas Webster 1800-86). Scott-Smith, Jessie fl. 1883-1912

Background imageWebster Collection: Flt Lts M Kinkead drawn by Emil Stumpp

Flt Lts M Kinkead drawn by Emil Stumpp
Flt Lt S.N. Webster drawn by Emil Stumpp during the 1927 Schneider Trophy race in Venice. Date: 1927

Background imageWebster Collection: A brush with Webster Carts

A brush with Webster Carts. Date 1884

Background imageWebster Collection: Noah Webster. Born 1758-died 1843. The schoolmaster of the r

Noah Webster. Born 1758-died 1843. The schoolmaster of the republic. Date c1891 Dec. 19

Background imageWebster Collection: The last days of Webster at Marshfield

The last days of Webster at Marshfield. Date c1858

Background imageWebster Collection: Scene from Othello with Paul Robeson and Margaret Webster i

Scene from Othello with Paul Robeson and Margaret Webster i.e. Uta Hagen as Desdemona. Theatre Guild production 1943-44. Date 1943 or 1944?

Background imageWebster Collection: Tales out of School by Webster Murray

Tales out of School by Webster Murray
A young flapper with a feather fan enjoys a conversation with a parrot. Date: 1927

Background imageWebster Collection: The Return of the Native by Webster Murray

The Return of the Native by Webster Murray
A bearded bohemian type appears in a cafe, making the rest of its patrons appear considerably less bohemian. Date: 1927

Background imageWebster Collection: Quartermaster General - Sir Walter Venning, 1939

Quartermaster General - Sir Walter Venning, 1939
Lt. General Sir Walter Venning (seated), whose job was to supply the British Army with everything it needed from big guns to flea powder, during World War Two. Pictured at the War Office with Lt

Background imageWebster Collection: Death of William Henry Harrison

Death of William Henry Harrison (1773-1841), ninth American President, I wish you to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more

Background imageWebster Collection: Entangled - two lovers play with wool

Entangled - two lovers play with wool
Entangled - two lovers play with a ball of wool. Date: mid 19th century

Background imageWebster Collection: The pirate bus by Webster Murray

The pirate bus by Webster Murray
A group of pirates have taken over a open top public bus, they are about to take over another, but they have come against residents from a lady passenger with an umbrella. Date: 1927

Background imageWebster Collection: James G Blunt

James G Blunt
JAMES G BLUNT - Websters biographical dictionary doesn t mention this American Major-General, doubtless a participant in the Civil War. But heres his autograph, too. Date: 1826 - 1881

Background imageWebster Collection: Hunt the slipper

Hunt the slipper
All dressed up for the evening, just about to go out when she can t find one of her shoes. The maids look everywhere, and when asked, they just shrug their shoulders

Background imageWebster Collection: Plan of the engine taken above the working beam

Plan of the engine taken above the working beam Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: Top of the connecting rod

Top of the connecting rod Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: Gear, front and side view

Gear, front and side view

Background imageWebster Collection: Longitudinal section of the boiler houses and chimneys

Longitudinal section of the boiler houses and chimneys Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: Cross section of engines and boiler houses

Cross section of engines and boiler houses Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: Side view of the engine framing

Side view of the engine framing Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: Cross section of the boilers

Cross section of the boilers Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: Front view of the engine

Front view of the engine Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: Edge view of the rotative motion

Edge view of the rotative motion Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: Plan of the engine and boiler houses

Plan of the engine and boiler houses Date: 1795

Background imageWebster Collection: The Suspension Bridge - Bedford

The Suspension Bridge - Bedford. Designed by John James Webster and opened in 1888

Background imageWebster Collection: Lord Alverstone, Lord Chief Justice

Lord Alverstone, Lord Chief Justice
Richard Everard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone (1842 - 1915), Lord Chief Justice who presided over the trial of Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen

Background imageWebster Collection: The Stronger Sex by Webster Murray

The Stronger Sex by Webster Murray
An elegant woman in fashionable fur collared coat and cloche hat enjoys some light Christmas shopping while her male companion follows behind laden with bags, boxes and gifts

Background imageWebster Collection: The Hold up by Webster Murray

The Hold up by Webster Murray
A highwayman, looking suspiciously like Cupid, holds up a pretty lady riding in a carriage

Background imageWebster Collection: Dawn by W. E. Webster

Dawn by W. E. Webster
Columbine, dressed in ballet shoes and a white dress stretches out asleep while Harlequin takes off his mask to look at her as she slumbers after their revelry

Background imageWebster Collection: The Dancing Lesson by W. E. Webster

The Dancing Lesson by W. E. Webster
A scene in an elegant ballet studio with dancers tying their shoes and musicians warming up ready to play in the background

Background imageWebster Collection: Journeys End by Webster Murray

Journeys End by Webster Murray
Illustration by Webster Murray depicting a scene from the play Journeys End by R.C. Sherriff, which deals with the period of March 1918 during World War One

Background imageWebster Collection: Audition by Webster Murray

Audition by Webster Murray
This is an image of young girls dancing on stage to the music that the piano player is playing, while others look on and watch

Background imageWebster Collection: Back-chat by Webster Murray

Back-chat by Webster Murray
Colour illustration by Webster Murray depicting a stage actress engaging in some humorous banter with the audience, or conductor in the orchestra pit

Background imageWebster Collection: East of Suez by Webster Murray

East of Suez by Webster Murray
An exotic scene showing British tourists examining fabrics in a bazaar somewhere in the Middle East



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