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Sonia Collection

Sonia, a name that echoes through the realms of figure skating and acting

Background imageSonia Collection: Ballerina

Ballerina
Miroslaw Prybinski

Background imageSonia Collection: Sonia Hodgson, friend of Princess Elizabeth

Sonia Hodgson, friend of Princess Elizabeth
Sonia Hodgson, daughter of the doctor to the Duke and Duchess of York, returning home after playing with Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) with whom she was friends. Date: 1932

Background imageSonia Collection: Joe Carstairs on her yacht Sonia, 1925

Joe Carstairs on her yacht Sonia, 1925
Marion Barbara Joe Carstairs (1900 - 1993) on her yacht, Sonia. Openly lesbian, Joe Carstair was a wealthy British power boat racer known for her speed and her eccentric lifestyle. Date: 1925

Background imageSonia Collection: Shipwreck

Shipwreck
Drawing of what appears to be shipwreck victims, laid in contorted positions. Date: circa 1929

Background imageSonia Collection: Man and Woman in the Sky

Man and Woman in the Sky
Drawing of a streamlined form of a man and woman almost flying through the air. Date: circa 1930

Background imageSonia Collection: LEHAR / MERRY WIDOW 4

LEHAR / MERRY WIDOW 4
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Danilo and the widowed Sonia make friends. Date: 1907

Background imageSonia Collection: LEHAR, EVELYN LAYE ETC

LEHAR, EVELYN LAYE ETC
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Evelyn Laye and Carl Brisson as the widowed Sonia and her admirer Danilo. Date: 1929

Background imageSonia Collection: Gertrude Lester

Gertrude Lester
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Gertrude Lester as the widowed Sonia Date: 1908

Background imageSonia Collection: Lehar Widow Elsie Photo Music Opera Die Lustige

Lehar Widow Elsie Photo Music Opera Die Lustige
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Background imageSonia Collection: Lily Elsie in Lehar's operetta

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

Background imageSonia Collection: A Portrait of Leo Tolstoy'S Wife, Sofia Andreyevna Tolstoya, in Oil by V, A, Serov, 1892

A Portrait of Leo Tolstoy'S Wife, Sofia Andreyevna Tolstoya, in Oil by V, A, Serov, 1892
3905143 A Portrait of Leo Tolstoy'S Wife, Sofia Andreyevna Tolstoya, in Oil by V, A, Serov, 1892. by Serov, Valentin Aleksandrovich (1865-1911); Sovfoto/UIG

Background imageSonia Collection: A Portrait of Sonia Pavloff (1920-24), the beautiful premiere danseuse at the Opera Comique Date

A Portrait of Sonia Pavloff (1920-24), the beautiful premiere danseuse at the Opera Comique Date: 1920-1924

Background imageSonia Collection: A portrait of Alice Cocea (1920-24) who appeared in En Chemyse and Le Singe Jui Parle Date

A portrait of Alice Cocea (1920-24) who appeared in En Chemyse and Le Singe Jui Parle Date: 1920-1924

Background imageSonia Collection: Sonia Mcgeorge

Sonia Mcgeorge 3000 Metres 27 June 1994 Date: 27 June 1994

Background imageSonia Collection: Sonia O Sullivan

Sonia O Sullivan 1500 Metres 20 August 1993 Date: 20 August 1993

Background imageSonia Collection: Advert for the Sonia Serova School of Dancing, 1930

Advert for the Sonia Serova School of Dancing, 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageSonia Collection: Sonia Henie

Sonia Henie
Sonja Henie (1912 - 1969), Norwegian figure skater and film star. She was a three-time Olympic Champion (1928, 1932, 1936) in Ladies Singles

Background imageSonia Collection: The Merry Widow (b / w photo)

The Merry Widow (b / w photo)
3642601 The Merry Widow (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merry Widow. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSonia Collection: Dress design by Sonia Delaunay

Dress design by Sonia Delaunay
A crepe de chine frock patterned with printed squares of yellow, blue and grey, designed by the artist Sonia Delaunay. Delaunay, born in Ukraine

Background imageSonia Collection: Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow (photo)

Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow (photo)
609336 Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSonia Collection: The Merry Widow: Danilo and Sonia (colour litho)

The Merry Widow: Danilo and Sonia (colour litho)
5224226 The Merry Widow: Danilo and Sonia (colour litho) by Hughes, Talbot (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danilo and Sonia)

Background imageSonia Collection: Miss Lily Elsie and Mr Robert Evett in The Merry Widow

Miss Lily Elsie and Mr Robert Evett in The Merry Widow
Miss Lily Elsie (1886-1962) popular Edwardian Actress in the role of Sonia and Mr Robert Evett (1874-1949) English singer, actor

Background imageSonia Collection: Sonia (Sophie) Kowalevski, Russian mathematician, 1888

Sonia (Sophie) Kowalevski, Russian mathematician, 1888. Kowalevski (1850-1891) was appointed professor of mathematics at Stockholm in 1884



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Sonia, a name that echoes through the realms of figure skating and acting. Hailing from Norway, she gracefully glided across the ice as a renowned figure skater and captivated audiences with her mesmerizing performances on screen. But life's journey can be unpredictable, just like a shipwreck amidst turbulent waves. Sonia faced her fair share of challenges but remained resilient in the face of adversity. Like a true champion, she rose above the wreckage and soared high into the sky alongside a man and woman who seemed to defy gravity itself. In the world of arts, Sonia found solace in music and theater. She enchanted audiences with her portrayal of LEHAR's Merry Widow 4, leaving them spellbound by her talent. Alongside esteemed performers like Evelyn Laye and Gertrude Lester, Sonia became an integral part of Lehar's operetta legacy. A portrait captures more than just physical appearance; it reveals one's essence. And when gazing at Sonia's portrait, one could see determination etched upon her face – a testament to her unwavering spirit. Clouds may drift aimlessly across the sky, but they also bring moments of serenity and inspiration. Just like these ethereal formations above us, Sonia brought light into people's lives through her friendship with Princess Elizabeth herself – proof that even those in regal circles recognized her genuine warmth. Sonia Henie was not only known for conquering icy rinks but also for gracing silver screens worldwide as a Norwegian film star. Her talent transcended boundaries as she effortlessly transitioned between sports arenas and movie sets alike. As we reflect upon this remarkable woman named Sonia, let us remember how she defied expectations both on ice and on stage.