Cole Collection

First Christmas Card by Sir Henry Cole and John Horsley
Reputedly the first Christmas card, this was designed by Horsley in 1843, and a coloured version sent out by Sir Henry Cole in 1846

Edgar Allan Poe (Cole)
EDGAR ALLAN POE American writer

Coat of arms Cole, Lord Mount Florence 18th century
Engraving of the coat of arms of Cole, Lord Mount Florence (Mountflorence), item 126 in an 18th-century publication

Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5, 25 February 1956. An escape ladder is extended to the second floor, with Sub Officer Kirby of A9 Fulham carrying a 19-month-old child

DREADNOUGHT HOAX
VIRGINIA WOOLF as a young woman, with Duncan Grant, Adrian Stephen, Anthony Buxton, Guy Ridley and Horace Cole as " The Emperor of Abyssinia and His Suite"

The Titans Goblet, 1833. Creator: Thomas Cole
The Titans Goblet, 1833

CHRISTMAS CARD, 1843. The first Christmas card, designed for Sir Henry Cole in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley, R. A
CHRISTMAS CARD, 1843. The first Christmas card, designed for Sir Henry Cole in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley, R.A

EDGAR ALLAN POE (1809-1849). American writer. Wood engraving, 19th century, by Timothy Cole after a daguerreotype of 1848

Nightingale / Cole / Century
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE Nurse, hospital reformer and philanthropist

View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, after a Thunderstorm - The Oxbow, 1836

Music cover, When I Fall in Love, Nat King Cole
Music cover, When I Fall in Love, music by Victor Young, words by Edward Heyman, recorded by Nat King Cole on Capitol Records. 1952

The Youngers, American outlaws, c1868-1876 (1954). Left to right: Bob, Rhetta, James and Cole. The brothers formed part of the notorious James-Younger gang, with Jesse and Frank James

Works of Eaton, Cole & Burnham Co. Bridgeport, Conn. Print shows large factory complex with Eaton, Cole & Burnham Company, Depot, 58 John St

Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon 1887
A page of vignettes from the 1887 Wimbledon Championships in London SW19 including the champion H.F. Lawford, E. Renshaw, C.Cole and that years ladies winner taking centre page, Miss Lottie Dod

Georges Melies
GEORGES MELIES French film director (on the left); first to film fictional narratives using scripts etc. Photographed here with his collaborator, EMILE COLE

The Return, 1837. Creator: Thomas Cole
The Return, 1837

The Mountain Ford, 1846. Creator: Thomas Cole
The Mountain Ford, 1846

Poison tanghin or ordeal tree, Tanghinia venenifera.. Illustration by Lady Frances Cole, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

Belle Cole, 1853-1905
5614359 Belle Cole, 1853-1905; (add.info.: Belle Cole, 1853-1905. American contralto. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Ann Bonny and Mary Read convicted of Piracy, November 28th, 1720... 1724. Creator: Cole, B
Pirates of the Caribbean: Ann Bonny and Mary Read convicted of Piracy, November 28th, 1720 at a Court of Vice Admiralty, 1724. Private Collection

Circus poster, Clyde Beatty Cole Bros, USA, the Worlds Largest Circus. 20th century

Mrs Cole Porter at the Venice Lido
Linda Lee Thomas (November 17, 1883 May 20, 1954), American socialite and the wife of musical theatre composer Cole Porter

Ted Heath and His Music, Nat King Cole concert, Shepherds Bush, London, 1963

The Dreadnought Hoax
THE DREADNOUGHT HOAX The Emperor of Abyssinia and his suite prepare to inspect the Royal Navy : Virginia Stephen (Woolf) on left, Horace Cole on the right Date: February 1910

Sketches of the Chin-Lushai expedition. Capture of Lalshimas village by the Cachar Military Police under Lieutenant Cole. Date: 1890

Ted Heath and His Music, Nat King Cole concert, London, 1963 Creator: Brian Foskett
Ted Heath and His Music, Nat " King" Cole concert, London, 1963

Mann's Tractor number 1260, Old King Cole, reg, U 4298, at Ryhill on 17 June 1972. Date: 1972

Theatrical and vaudeville presentations, December 1923
Three photos from theatrical and vaudeville presentations, December 1923: the 8 Embassy Girls in vaudevile; the Childs brothers in London Calling

Mann Tractor U 4298 Old King Cole number 1260, built by Mann's Patent Steam Cart and Wagon Company in 1917, powered by a 4nhp Compound engine. Date: circa 1960

Royal Aircraft Factory F. E. 8 replica
Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.8 replica, operated by Cole Palen from Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Date: circa 1970

Cowherds
A painting, in poster style, of a pair of farmers, herding some cows down a country road, with the help of a dog running beside them. Date: circa 1917

On May 1st, 1843 English Academic painter and illustrator John Callcott Horsley designed the first commercially produced and printed Christmas card

Dan Cole & Aaron Smith
Dan Cole and Aaron Smith England V New Zealand Rugby Union England V NZ Rugby UnionQbe International Twickenham, Middlesex, England 01 December 2012 QBE INTERNATIONALS Date: 01 December 2012

Alex Corbisiero, Tom Youngs & Dan Cole
Alex Corbisiero, Tom Youngs and Dan Cole England V New Zealand Rugby Union England V NZ Rugby UnionQbe International Twickenham, Middlesex

Injured Dan Cole With Medics England V Australia Rugby Union England V Australia Rugby UnionQbe International Twickenham, Middlesex, England 17 November 2012 QBE INTERNATIONALS Date: 17 November 2012

Dan Cole Heads The Scrum England Rugby Union England V Fiji Rugby UnionQbe International Twickenham, Middlesex, England 10 November 2012 QBE INTERNATIONALS Date: 10 November 2012

Chris Robshaw & Dan Cole In The Scrum
Chris Robshaw and Dan Cole In The Scrum England V Australia Rugby Union England V Australia Rugby UnionQbe International Twickenham, Middlesex

Dan Cole & Alex Corbisiero
Dan Cole and Alex Corbisiero England V Ireland England V Ireland Rbs 6 Nations Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 17 March 2012 Date: 17 March 2012

Mike Phillips & Dan Cole
Mike Phillips and Dan Cole England V Wales Rbs 6 Nations England V Wales Rbs Six-Nations Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 25 February 2012 Date: 25 February 2012

Mike Phillips Fends Off Dan Cole England V Wales England V Wales Rbs Six-Nations Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 25 February 2012 RBS SIX-NATIONS RUGBY UNION Date: 25 February 2012

George North Holds Off Dan Cole England V Wales England V Wales Rbs Six-Nations Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 25 February 2012 RBS SIX-NATIONS RUGBY UNION Date: 25 February 2012

Dan Cole With His Injured Shoulder England V Australia Rugby Union England V Australia Rugby UnionInvestec International Twickenham, Middlesex

Dan Cole Releases The Ball Under Pressure England V Australia Rugby Union England V Australia Rugby UnionInvestec International Twickenham, Middlesex

Dan Cole & Gordon D Sarcy England V Ireland Rugby Union England V Ireland Rbs 6 Nations Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 17 March 2012 Date: 17 March 2012

Dan Cole Gets Held Up By Sam Warburton England V Wales England V Wales Rbs Six-Nations Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 25 February 2012 RBS SIX-NATIONS RUGBY UNION Date: 25 February 2012

Dan Cole Trudges Off After Defeat England V Wales England V Wales Rbs Six-Nations Rugby Union Twickenham, Middlesex, England 25 February 2012 RBS SIX-NATIONS RUGBY UNION Date: 25 February 2012

Dan Cole In The Scrum Leicester Tigers V Viadana Leicester Tigers V Viadana, Heineken Cup Welford Road, Leicester, England 16 January 2010 Date: 16 January 2010

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"Cole: A Captivating Journey through History and Art" Step into the world of Cole, where history, art, and intrigue intertwine. From the iconic first Christmas card by Sir Henry Cole and John Horsley to Edgar Allan Poe's mysterious connection with the name, there is much to discover. In 1843, a groundbreaking moment occurred as the first Christmas card was designed for Sir Henry Cole by John Calcott Horsley. This small piece of paper would forever change how we celebrate the holiday season. But it doesn't stop there – delve deeper into the enigmatic figure of Edgar Allan Poe. Known for his dark tales and haunting poetry, he too had a connection to "Cole. " Perhaps this shared name held secrets that only Poe himself could unravel. Travel back in time to the 18th century as you explore Lord Mount Florence's coat of arms bearing the name "Cole. " It represents an era filled with nobility and grandeur, leaving us curious about its origins and significance. Art enthusiasts will be captivated by Thomas Cole's masterpiece "The Titans Goblet" from 1833. Its intricate details transport us to another realm where mythological creatures roam freely. Uncover one of history's most audacious pranks – The Dreadnought Hoax. This elaborate scheme involved a group impersonating royalty aboard a naval vessel named HMS Dreadnought. The mastermind behind this daring act? None other than someone named Cole. London's Old Brompton Road witnessed a devastating fire at number 298. As flames engulfed buildings, brave firefighters battled tirelessly against nature's wrath—a reminder of both tragedy and resilience within our city streets. The Nightingale/Cole/Century trio brings together three influential figures who shaped their respective fields—Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing care while Nat King Cole enchanted audiences with his timeless music throughout the twentieth century. Discover Timothy Cole's wood engraving of Edgar Allan Poe, capturing the essence of this renowned American writer.