Althea Collection

Althea (engraving)
2805368 Althea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Althea. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

The Madagascar Portrait of Thomas Howard and his wife Aletheia Talbot
DON279032 The Madagascar Portrait of Thomas Howard and his wife Aletheia Talbot, 1635 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 76.2x106.7 cm; His Grace The Duke of Norfolk

Althea (Alice Liddell), 1872 (albumen print)
869765 Althea (Alice Liddell), 1872 (albumen print) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); 32.5x23.7 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Western glider and gaudy commodore butterfly
Western glider, Cymothoe althea, Nymphalis althea, under side 1, upper side 2, and gaudy commodore, Precis octavia Vanessa amestris 3, 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Richard Lovelace in prison
(1617-1657). An English Royalist and poet. This is an artists impression of Lovelace imagining his poem To Althea, from Prison which was written by him in 1642 to encourage the Clergy Act 1640 to be

ALTHEA GIBSON (1927-2003). American tennis champion. Photograph by Fred Palumbo, 1956

SUFFRAGETTES, 1913. American suffragettes at the womens suffrage parade held in Washington D.C. 3 March 1913. The women are identified as Mrs. Russell McLennan, Althea Taft, Mrs. Lew Bridges, Mrs

Hollyhock rust, Puccinia malvacearum, early pustules on the lower surface of a hollyhock leaf

Vermivora pinus, blue-winged warbler
Plate 20 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Mokug althea. Drawing shows a stem with leaves and blossoms of a hibiscus plant. Date 187-

Richard Lovelace, Cavalier poet and soldier
Richard Lovelace (1618-1657), English Cavalier poet and soldier. He got involved in politics as a pro-royalist and spent time in prison. His most famous poem is To Althea, From Prison. circa 1650

Woody Mallow (Hibiscus syriacus) close-up of flower, growing in garden, Germany

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"Althea: A Name of Resilience and Beauty" From the roaring engines of the Ducati 1098R, piloted by the skilled Shane Byrne, to the delicate engravings depicting Althea's timeless charm, this name has left its mark in various realms. In "The Madagascar Portrait, " Thomas Howard and his wife Aletheia Talbot immortalize their love through artistry. Meanwhile, Alice Liddell embodies Althea's essence in a captivating albumen print from 1872. Nature also pays homage to Althea's allure with the Western glider and gaudy commodore butterfly fluttering gracefully amidst blossoming hollyhocks. However, even these vibrant flowers are not immune to challenges like hollyhock rust caused by Puccinia malvacearum. The severe damage on both upper and lower surfaces of leaves serves as a reminder that beauty can withstand adversity. In history's pages, we find Richard Lovelace imprisoned but unbroken; his spirit resonating with Althea's unwavering strength. Similarly, suffragettes marching proudly during America's women suffrage parade embody her fight for equality. Sports have witnessed Althea Gibson rise above barriers as an American tennis champion in 1956—a testament to her determination and skill captured beautifully by Fred Palumbo’s lens. Whether it be etched into metal or imprinted on hearts throughout time, "Althea" stands tall as a symbol of resilience against all odds—a name that echoes strength across generations.