Godmother Collection

Fairy Tales of Winter - Cinderella by Pauline Baynes
Cinderella by Pauline Baynes, one of four illustration of fairy tales which reflect each season. In this instance, Cinderella is transformed by her fairy godmother into a dazzling princess while her

The Princess Gowramma of Coorg (a small Indian principality) - daughter of Coorg Rajah. Her godmother was Queen Victoria. Date: circa 1850

Cinderella Changes
Her Fairy Godmother turns a pumpkin into a coach, and Cinders kitchen dress into a sumptuous gown

Rackham / Cinderella / G ma
Cinderella with her fairy godmother about to get into the carriage which was once a pumpkin

Costume design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924) for Carabosse, the wicked fairy godmother in The Sleeping Beauty
542947 Costume design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924) for Carabosse, the wicked fairy godmother in The Sleeping Beauty. Music by Tchaikovsky. Choreography by Marius Petipa

Godmother of Guggisberg, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a tuft hat, a pyramid of flowers
FLO4658012 Godmother of Guggisberg, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a tuft hat, a pyramid of flowers, a dress of black silk with ruff, and her initials embroidered on her bosom

The Fur Cloak, by Mrs L B Walford (engraving)
1615056 The Fur Cloak, by Mrs L B Walford (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fur Cloak, by Mrs L B Walford)

Illustration for The Slippers of Cinderella, c. 1919 (w / c, pencil & ink on paper)
480808 Illustration for The Slippers of Cinderella, c.1919 (w/c, pencil & ink on paper) by Robertson, Graham (1866-1948); 20.5x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester

Comic postcard, Little boy meets his godmother Date: 20th century

Pantomime, Cinderella, by H B Maxwell, produced by J E Cowell, West Pier Date: early 20th century

Cinderella and the Glass Slipper. circa 1900

Godmother of Guggisberg, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a tuft hat, a pyramid of flowers, a dress of black silk with ruff, and her initials embroidered on her bosom

The Fairy Godmother touched them with her Wand, Cinderella, 1925 (colour litho)
IL433787 The Fairy Godmother touched them with her Wand, Cinderella, 1925 (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cinderella (chromolitho)
730445 Cinderella (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Cinderella: Fairy godmother carving the pumpkin
3779989 Cinderella: Fairy godmother carving the pumpkin. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Cinderella: Cinderellas fairy godmother carving the pumpkin into a coach, engraving by Gustave Dore)

The Kind Old Fairy Godmother on a Christmas card, designed by Robert Dudley -- May a Christmas dole of fair things be yours, good friend. Date: circa 1880s

The Baptism of Princess Yolanda of Italy on 15 June at the Quirinal (litho)
1593800 The Baptism of Princess Yolanda of Italy on 15 June at the Quirinal (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cinderella (chromolitho)
968377 Cinderella (chromolitho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella.); © Look and Learn

What is the matter, my Dear?, Cinderella, 1925 (colour litho)
IL433786 What is the matter, my Dear?, Cinderella, 1925 (colour litho) by Woodroffe, Paul Vincent (1875-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from My First Fairy Story Book)

John chooses Death for Godmother (litho)
5223717 John chooses Death for Godmother (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: John chooses Death for Godmother)

You Shall Go to the Ball (chromolitho)
734540 You Shall Go to the Ball (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You Shall Go to the Ball)

Now, Cinderella, you may go;but remember... ", from The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book
3085933 Now, Cinderella, you may go; but remember A.....", from The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, pub. 1933 (colour litho) by Rackham

La Croix Et L Epee (engraving)
2789233 La Croix Et L Epee (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Croix Et L Epee. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages)

Cinderella: Fairy godmother carving the pumpkin
3780048 Cinderella: Fairy godmother carving the pumpkin. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Cinderella: Cinderellas fairy godmother carving the pumpkin into a coach, engraving by Gustave Dore)

It was a day for the christening of 7 month old Kathleen Donohue at Shepperton Parish Church. Harry Corbett was the godfather and Julie Foster his co-star in the film The Bargee was the godmother

Cinderella, a pantomime, Royal Artillery Theatre, Woolwich, SE London. 1905

Sa Marraine by Leo Fontan
A fashionably dressed young woman with a floral bonnet style hat, white fox fur stole and large hat box pauses for a moment to read a letter or perhaps shopping receipt. Date: 1919

Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - green background
Repeating Pattern - Characters from the story of Cinderella (in white silhouette on a green background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Repeating Pattern - Cinderella Story - yellow background
Repeating Pattern - Characters from the story of Cinderella (in white silhouette on a yellow background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Dick Whittington. Lyceum Theatre
Dick Whittington. For the Lyceum Theatre, from 26th December 1925. Dick is looking down on London from Highgate Hill. His fairy godmother is outside the circle on the right

Cinderella by Walter and Frederick Melville
Cinderella, produced by brothers Walter (1875-1937)and Frederick Melville (1877-1938), at the Princes Theatre, on 26th December 1912. The artist is E. P Kinsella. Date: 1912

Cartoon, Soldier and godmother with fruit, WW1
Cartoon, Soldier and godmother with fruit. She reminds him about the rationing rule -- a maximum of two courses. He replies that they can make up for it with the dessert. Date: 1917

Cartoon, As advertised, WW1
Cartoon, As advertised. A black soldier arrives with a bunch of flowers to meet his new godmother. They both have expectations... Date: 1917

Cartoon, Modern cherub, WW1
Cartoon, Modern cherub. A soldier is happy to meet his new godmother. Date: 1917

Cartoon, On leave, WW1
Cartoon, On leave. A black soldier on leave comes to visit his allocated godmother -- she is shocked, as she has been dreaming of a godson with blond hair! Date: 1917

Music cover, Cinderella Waltz by Ezra Read. circa 1910

Cartoon, The godmother, WW1
Cartoon, The godmother. A pretty young woman decides to be godmother to a large African soldier -- she tells her friend that black is much more distinguished. Date: 1916

Cartoon, A great Christmas present, WW1
Cartoon, A great Christmas present. A soldier opens a wooden crate marked Very Fragile to find his godmother is inside it. Date: 1916

Silhouette. Cinderella. Cinderella, her fairy godmother and the ugly sisters. Date: circa 1910

Royal christening of the Crown Prince of Yugoslavia
Walking in procession to the royal chapel in Belgrade for the baptism of the infant Crown Prince; guests included the Duke of York, the Duchess of York, the Queen of Greece

Cinderellas Godmother and the Pumpkin, by Gustave Dore
CINDERELLAs GODMOTHER AND THE PUMPKIN, BY GUSTAVE DORE. engraved by Heliodore Joseph Pisan. Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the fairy tales in Fairy Realm, by Tom Hood the Younger

Costume design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924) for Carabosse, the wicked fairy godmother in The Sleeping Beauty. Music by Tchaikovsky. Choreography by Marius Petipa

Cinderellas Godmother and the Pumpkin, by Gustave Dorafaa
Cinderellas Godmother and the Pumpkin, by Gustave Dorafa

Cinderella and Fairy Godmother
Cinderella, sitting by the fireside, is visited by her Fairy Godmother. 20th century

Godmother / Mother / Baby
A young mother and her baby visit the babys godmother, who puts the pot on for a nice cup of tea Date: circa 1870

New Year Letter - 2
A Belgian girls traditional New Year Letter to her godmother

Gossip about Fairies 25
The original Tomb Thumb - hero of a 16th century nursery tale - was fortunate to have a fairy godmother, who protected him from the consequences of being vertically disadvantaged

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In the enchanting world of fairy tales, the a mystical figure who weaves magic and grants wishes. From Cinderella's Fairy Godmother to the Princess Gowramma of Coorg, these captivating characters have left an indelible mark on our imaginations. Pauline Baynes' "Fairy Tales of Winter - Cinderella" transports us to a realm where dreams come true. With her delicate brushstrokes, she brings to life the ethereal presence of Cinderella's godmother, who transforms rags into a magnificent ball gown. Arthur Rackham's illustrations in "Cinderella" further captivate us with their whimsical charm. His depiction of G ma, as he affectionately calls her, showcases a wise and nurturing figure adorned in flowing robes and surrounded by twinkling stars. Leo Fontan's painting titled "Sa Marraine" reveals another facet of this magical being. Dressed in vibrant hues against a green background, she exudes warmth and love as she bestows blessings upon those under her care. The repeating patterns inspired by the timeless tale of Cinderella take on new life with each rendition. Whether set against a yellow or green backdrop, they remind us that even amidst adversity, there is always hope for transformation through the intervention of a benevolent godmother. Leon Bakst's costume design for Carabosse in Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Sleeping Beauty" presents an intriguing twist on the traditional image of a fairy godmother. As wicked as she may be portrayed here, it serves as a reminder that not all they are created equal – some bring light while others embody darkness. Traveling back in time to 19th century Switzerland introduces us to yet another fascinating character known as the Godmother of Guggisberg. Her unique attire includes an elaborate tuft hat adorned with flowers and an embroidered dress that proudly displays her initials. This glimpse into history showcases the diverse interpretations of a godmother's role across different cultures.