Kirkpatrick Collection

Macmillans Bicycle
Kirkpatrick Macmillan and his early Dandy Horse bicycle

Maria Eugenia Ignacia Augustina Palafox De Guzman Portocarrero & Kirkpatrick 9Th Countess Of Teba 1826-1920. Empress Eugenie Consort Of France Wife Of Napoleon Iii From The Miniature By Sir W.K.Ross

The Nummulosphere Part I. Front Cover
An account of the organic origin of so-called igneous rocks and of abyssal red clays by Kirkpatrick, Randolph (1863-1950), London. 1913

Gorse in Bloom
Etching showing gorse in bloom, a yellow shrub of the pea family. They cover a landscape, centred by five tall trees with a silhouetteed form. Date: circa 1930

The Gate of the West
Etching of a shepherd holding a crook rested on his shoulder, leading a herd of sheep up a country path. Date: circa 1930

Harrowing The Uplands
Etching of three strong work horses pulling a harrow machine, tailed by a farmer. Date: circa 1930

Eugenie de Montijo, 1887 (engraving)
693682 Eugenie de Montijo, 1887 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Last Empress consort of the French as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French)

Advert, Drysdale & Co, Manufacturers, Glasgow
Advert for Drysdale & Co, Makers of Pumps, Fans, Engines and Motors, Kirkpatrick Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Queen Eugenie de Montijo (b / w photo)
473366 Queen Eugenie de Montijo (b/w photo) by Disderi, Andre Adolphe Eugene (1819-89/90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dumfriesshire DG3 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Dumfriesshire DG3 5

Macmillans Lever-Driven Bicycle, 1839, (1939). From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

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EMMA WIXOM NEVADA (1859-1940). American operatic soprano. In the role of Lakme from the opera of the same name. Engraving by H. Kirkpatrick, 1883

Randolph Kirkpatrick (1863-1950)
Portrait of Randolph Kirkpatrick, a British naturalist. From a photograph of the Natural History Museum Zoology Department, October 1895

Kirkpatrick Fleming Poorhouse, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
View of the Kirkpatrick Fleming Combination poorhouse, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The image is caption " Rest for the Weary" -- the poorhouse mostly catered for the elderly and the bedridden

Macmillans Dandy Horse
Kirkpatrick Macmillan and his Dandy Horse

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"Maria Eugenia Ignacia Augustina Palafox De Guzman Portocarrero & Kirkpatrick: A Remarkable Countess and Empress" Step into the fascinating world of Maria Eugenia Ignacia Augustina Palafox De Guzman Portocarrero, better known as Kirkpatrick. Born in 1826, this extraordinary woman lived a life filled with royalty and influence. As the 9th Countess of Teba, Kirkpatrick's lineage was steeped in nobility. She caught the eye of Napoleon III, becoming his beloved wife and Empress Eugenie Consort of France. A captivating miniature portrait by Sir W. K. Ross at Windsor Castle immortalizes her beauty and grace. In "The Letters of Queen Victoria, " published in 1907, we catch a glimpse into the intricate web of relationships that shaped Kirkpatrick's life. Her presence alongside Queen Victoria speaks volumes about her significance during that era. But beyond her royal connections, Kirkpatrick had diverse interests. The cover of "The Nummulosphere Part I" hints at her intellectual pursuits – she was not just a figurehead but an avid learner too. Nature also held a special place in Kirkpatrick's heart. From gorse blooming to harrowing uplands, she found solace amidst the beauty of landscapes captured through various mediums like engravings and maps. Kirkpatrick's fashion choices were equally noteworthy; an advertisement from Drysdale & Co showcases their products while hinting at her impeccable taste for quality manufacturing. Photographs freeze moments in time, and one such black-and-white image portrays Queen Eugenie de Montijo exuding elegance and poise – qualities synonymous with our subject herself. Even transportation fascinated Kirkpatrick; Macmillans Lever-Driven Bicycle from 1839 piqued her interest long before its resurgence nearly a century later (in 1939). From noble titles to artistic endeavors to personal passions – Kirkpatrick's life was a tapestry woven with diverse threads.