Elsie Collection

The Pipes Of Pan, by Elsie Harding
Colour illustration showing a dream-like scene of a piper playing for a beautiful lady with butterfly wings

Lily Elsie (1886 - 1962), Popular actress and singer wearing a jewelled costume in Lehars The Merry Widow Date: 1909

Lily Elsie, actress, theatrical portrait by wallpaper
Lily Elsie, actress, (1886-1962), theatrical portrait in front of wallpaper of the actress in theatrical scenes. Captioned, The latest of Lily of Luxembourg and Very much encored

Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow. c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow". c1930. English actress and singer during the Edwardian era. [Foulsham & Banfield, London]

Bakers Delivery Van 1, Malmesbury, Wilts (No livery)
Fred and Elsie Boulton; son and daughter of Richard Boulton stood by the bakery delivery van. Fred drove the delivery van and Elsie worked in the bakery

The Merry Widow by Edward Morton
Promotional postcard for The Merry Widow by Edward Morton from the German of Victor Leon and Leo Stein (Theater an der Wien, Vienna, , 30th December 1905); music Franz Lehar

Queen Elizabeth II - Royal Tour of Australia - Alice Springs
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leaving the home of Mrs Elsie Jenkins in Alice Springs after viewing her famous collection of opals. Date: 1963

Elsie Kay, Maie Ash & Katleen Dawn, The Catch of the Season
Elsie Kay, Maie Ash and Kathleen Dawn in a wonderful publicity photograph for the popular comedy musical, The Catch of the Season at the Vaudeville Theatre

I Want to be Happy, by Elsie Harding. 1925

Gilt-edged Security by Elsie Harding
Illustration by Elsie Harding featuring a beautiful and elegant young woman with red hair just visible tying a bandeau style cloche hat in gold colours around her lovely head

Some Sunny personalities at the London Hippodrome
Caricature by Nerman of the various performers appearing in the popular comedy musical, Sunny at the London Hippodrome in 1926. Top left Nancy Lovat, top right, Elsie Randolph

Tulipa orphanidea var. whittallii No. 1560. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Eyed tulip, Tulipa agenensis (Tulipa praecox). Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Lady tulip, Tulipa clusiana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Wheels, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672890 Wheels, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Portrait of Alexander Graham Bell, his wife Mabel Gardiner Hubbard, and their daughters Elsie and Marian c.1885 (photo)
2636886 Portrait of Alexander Graham Bell, his wife Mabel Gardiner Hubbard, and their daughters Elsie and Marian c.1885 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info)

I'll Remember You My Darling
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for I'll Remember You My Darling, by Hugh Rich and Reg Connelly, featured and broadcast by Dolly Elsie who can be seen in the portrait photograph

A Controversial Tennis Cup
Tennis players Joan C. Ridley (1903-1983) and Elsie (Mrs J. B.) Pittman (1904-1975) caused controversy when they decided to retire part way through their American Trophy match

Royal Aero Club of Great Britain Balloon, Elsie, at Gordon Bennett Balloon Race, 1925 Date: 1925

Elsie Mackay (1893 - 1928), aristocratic daughter of Lord and Lady Inchcape, actress, interior decorator and aviator, who lost her life attempting to cross the Atlantic east to west with Captain

Lehar Widow Elsie Photo Music Opera Die Lustige
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Lily Elsie in Lehar's operetta
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Actress Lily Elsie (as Sonia) wears the famous Edwardian "Gainsborough" style hat in Lehar's operetta. Date: 1907

Charlemagne and the dead Fastrada. Seated by Fastradas side at Ingelkeim
1192537 Charlemagne and the dead Fastrada. Seated by Fastradas side at Ingelkeim by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dance of Death. Here he has stolen a jesters cap and bells, and dances with the queen
1192532 The Dance of Death. Here he has stolen a jesters cap and bells, and dances with the queen. by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

Barbarossa: Like Barbarossa, who sits in his cave, ... till his beard has grown through the table of stone
1192525 Barbarossa: Like Barbarossa, who sits in his cave, ...till his beard has grown through the table of stone by Meteyard

The herald of the mystery!... and yonder, upon a stage, a herald with a trumpet, clad like the angel Gabriel
1192522 The herald of the mystery!...and yonder, upon a stage, a herald with a trumpet, clad like the angel Gabriel by Meteyard

The Prince and Elsie in the garden. But first come hither and lay the flowers down beside me, put you hands in mine
1192519 The Prince and Elsie in the garden. But first come hither and lay the flowers down beside me, put you hands in mine

Elsies return, I saw her standing on the deck, beneath an awning cool and shady
1192536 Elsies return, I saw her standing on the deck, beneath an awning cool and shady. by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Catherine. See yonder little cloud, that borne aloft. So tenderly by the wind, floats fast away
1192534 St Catherine. See yonder little cloud, that borne aloft. So tenderly by the wind, floats fast away, over the snowy peaks by Meteyard

Herod: Would I were dead, would I were dead
1192524 Herod: Would I were dead, would I were dead! by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Legend published by Hodder and Stoughton circa 1920 s); English

The wise men of the East. Hail to thee, Jesus of Nazareth
1192523 The wise men of the East. Hail to thee, Jesus of Nazareth! by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elsies prayer. My redeemer and my Lord
1192520 Elsies prayer. My redeemer and my Lord by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Legend published by Hodder and Stoughton circa 1920 s); English

Lucifer and his angels hasten! Hasten! O ye spirits, from its station drag the ponderous cross of iron
1192516 Lucifer and his angels hasten! Hasten! O ye spirits, from its station drag the ponderous cross of iron by Meteyard

Irmingard and and her father. My father spake, "this, or the cloister and the veil"
1192531 Irmingard and and her father. My father spake, " this, or the cloister and the veil". by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

Front Cover
1192514 Front Cover by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Legend published by Hodder and Stoughton circa 1920 s); English, out of copyright

The Dance of Death. Death playing a dulcimer. Behind him a poor old woman with a rosary
1192533 The Dance of Death. Death playing a dulcimer. Behind him a poor old woman with a rosary by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

Irmingard and Walter. It was a dream, and would not stay; a dream that was in a single night faded
1192530 Irmingard and Walter. It was a dream, and would not stay; a dream that was in a single night faded...! by Meteyard

The Lady Irmingard. I am the lady Irmingard
1192529 The Lady Irmingard. I am the lady Irmingard. by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Legend published by Hodder and Stoughton circa 1920 s); English

Friar Claus O cordial delicious! O soother of pain
1192526 Friar Claus O cordial delicious! O soother of pain. by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lucifer flying over the city. Sleep, sleep, o city! Till the light wake you to sin and crime again
1192521 Lucifer flying over the city. Sleep, sleep, o city! Till the light wake you to sin and crime again. by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mary at the well. Hail, Virgin Mary, full of grace
1192515 Mary at the well. Hail, Virgin Mary, full of grace! by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

The recording angels, fainter and fainter the black lines begin to quiver
1192539 The recording angels, fainter and fainter the black lines begin to quiver by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince and Elsie. "Ah not so soon, see yonder fire, it is the moon slow rising o er the eastern hill
1192538 The Prince and Elsie. " Ah not so soon, see yonder fire, it is the moon slow rising o er the eastern hill by Meteyard

Prince Henry, Elsie and Lucifer. "I have no more to say, let us go in"
1192535 Prince Henry, Elsie and Lucifer. " I have no more to say, let us go in". by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Abbot Ernestus slowly up the wall, steals the sunshine, steals the shade
1192528 The Abbot Ernestus slowly up the wall, steals the sunshine, steals the shade by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Scriptorium: It will do for the face of somebeautiful saint, or for one of the Maries I shall paint
1192527 The Scriptorium: It will do for the face of somebeautiful saint, or for one of the Maries I shall paint by Meteyard

Prince Henrys penance forth from the chapel clear he went, into disgrace and banishment
1192518 Prince Henrys penance.. forth from the chapel clear he went, into disgrace and banishment, clothed in a cloak of hidden grey by Meteyard

Lucifer and his Prince Henry. Behold it here! This little flask contains the wonderous quintessence
1192517 Lucifer and his Prince Henry. Behold it here! This little flask contains the wonderous quintessence. by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Elsie: A Multifaceted Muse of Art, Beauty, and Empowerment" In the enchanting realm of artistic expression, Elsie reigns supreme as a name that evokes elegance and creativity. From the mesmerizing melodies of "The Pipes Of Pan" composed by Elsie Harding to the captivating stage presence of Lily Elsie in "The Merry Widow, " this name carries an ethereal charm. Lily Elsie, also known as Miss Lily Elsie, was a luminous star who graced the stages during the early 20th century. Her portrayal in "The Merry Widow" captivated audiences with her radiant beauty and undeniable talent. The c1930 photograph captures her allure but leaves us wondering about its mysterious creator. London Hippodrome witnessed sunny personalities that shone brightly amidst its grandeur. These vibrant souls brought joy to countless hearts through their performances, reminiscent of tulips blooming under a warm sun. Tulipa orphanidea var. Whittallii No. 1560 and Tulipa clusiana symbolize their vivacity like Lady tulips dancing gracefully on stage. Elsie Harding's composition "I Want to be Happy" echoes desires shared by many seeking happiness in life's journey. Just as Edward Morton's adaptation of "The Merry Widow" transported audiences into a world filled with romance and intrigue, these works remind us of our innate longing for joy. Beyond artistry lies empowerment exemplified by Dr. Elsie Inglis' Scottish Women's Hospitals—a testament to women breaking barriers in medicine during challenging times. Their unwavering dedication paved the way for progress and equality. Even royalty succumbs to fascination with Australia's wonders; Queen Elizabeth II embarked on a royal tour that included Alice Springs—an experience etched forever in history books. Just as Eyed tulips bloom proudly with their distinctive patterns, so too does Gilt-edged Security resonate within Elsie Harding's work.