Widows Collection

Tatler front cover - Mrs La Touche Congreve and baby daughte
Mrs William La Touche Congreve, wife of Major William ( Billy ) La Touche Congreve V.C. pictured with her baby daughter, Mary Gloria Congreve, born 21 March 1917

The Widows Chair in the Admiralty Pay-Office, Devonport (engraving)
1047718 The Widows Chair in the Admiralty Pay-Office, Devonport (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Widows Chair in the Admiralty Pay-Office, Devonport)

Pandita Ramabai / Postcard
PANDITA RAMABAI DONGRE MEDHAVI Indian reformer and educator, " Friend of the child widows"

Widows tears, Tinantia erecta. Upright spiderwort, Tradescantia erecta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical

Sons of the Brave, 1880 (oil on canvas)
LMG419689 Sons of the Brave, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902); 269.2x188 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Female neighbours supporting a Scottish widow, 1850
3478269 Female neighbours supporting a Scottish widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting female neighbours supporting a Scottish widow)

An elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850
3478246 An elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly widower, wearing a morning band)

A widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife, 1850
3478323 A widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife. Illustrated by Robert Barnes (1864-1875)

A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850
3478137 A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower comforting his children)

A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850
3478136 A widower comforting his two daughters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower comforting his two daughters)

Cartoon depicting Queen Victoria of Great Britain comforting widows and orphans, 1854
1581160 Cartoon depicting Queen Victoria of Great Britain comforting widows and orphans, 1854; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Queen Victoria of Great Britain comforting widows)

A widow, 1850
3478264 A widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widow grieving for her loss, whilst her children look on. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A man at the grave of his wife, 1850
3478250 A man at the grave of his wife, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man at the grave of his long-dead wife. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033729 Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widows of a recently deceased man would cut off their hair)

One Parent Family, 1850
3478134 One Parent Family, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'One Parent Family' depicting a widow worn out by grief and poverty, being comforted by her little boy)

A mother comforting her daughter, 1850
3478225 A mother comforting her daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother comforting her daughter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A maid comforting the young widow, 1850
3478224 A maid comforting the young widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a maid comforting the young widow. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A widow on her way to play violin at a concert to earn money to support her family, 1893
3478838 A widow on her way to play violin at a concert to earn money to support her family, 1893; (add.info.: Illustration: The Breadwinner)

A widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife, 1850
3478322 A widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife)

A young widower, 1850
3478263 A young widower, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young widower, who us unable to come to terms with his loss. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A widow leaving church on Sunday morning, 1850
3478259 A widow leaving church on Sunday morning, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widow leaving church on Sunday morning)

A widow mourning at a graveside, 1850
3478251 A widow mourning at a graveside, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widow mourning at a graveside. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875)

An elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850
3478169 An elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly widower, wearing a morning band)

An elderly widower sitting with his daughter, 1850
3478168 An elderly widower sitting with his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly widower sitting with his daughter. Illustrated by Herbert Bone (1853-1931)

Mourning widow, 1850
3478320 Mourning widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting mourning widow at the deathbed of her husband. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Breadwinner, 1850
3478135 The Breadwinner, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'The Breadwinner' depicting a young widow on her way to a concert to earn money to support her family)

A lonely mother with her little boy, 1850
3478183 A lonely mother with her little boy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a lonely mother with her little boy asleep on her lap. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

n elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850
3478170 n elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly widower, wearing a mourning band)

A mourning woman receiving a visitor, 1850
3478261 A mourning woman receiving a visitor, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mourning woman receiving a visitor. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

La part de la douleur; au soir du "jour de Gloire": le pelerinage pieux des peres... 1919. Creator: J Simont
La part de la douleur; au soir du "jour de Gloire": le pelerinage pieux des peres et des meres, des veuves et des orphelins apportant des fleurs sur les degres du cenotaphe eleve a la

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas)
7444537 Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas) by Schneider, Felicie (nee Fournier) (1831-88); 130.81x97.79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Photo-call for Widows, a new six part crime drama from Euston Films for Thames Television features four women whose husbands die in a failed robbery, pictured together in London

Advertising bookmark, November, designed by Walter Crane for Scottish Widows Fund (Mutual) Life Assurance Society Date: late 19th century

Advertising bookmark, October, designed by Walter Crane for Scottish Widows Fund Life Assurance Society Date: late 19th century

Advertising bookmark, May, designed by Walter Crane for Scottish Widows Fund (Mutual) Life Assurance Society Date: late 19th century

Advertising bookmark, July, designed by Walter Crane for Scottish Widows Fund Life Assurance Society Date: late 19th century

Advertising bookmark, June, designed by Walter Crane for Scottish Widows Fund (Mutual) Life Assurance Society Date: late 19th century

Advertising bookmark, August, designed by Walter Crane for Scottish Widows Fund Life Assurance Society Date: late 19th century

Advertising bookmark, January, designed by Walter Crane for Scottish Widows Fund, Life Assurance Society Date: late 19th century

Advertising bookmark, April, designed by Walter Crane for Scottish Widows Fund (Mutual) Life Assurance Society Date: late 19th century

The widows
Joao Galamba

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II meets Crimean War veterans
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II and his family in Sevastopol (Sebastopol) meeting and greeting veterans of the Crimean War (fought between 1853-1856)

Advert for Peter Robinson's mourning clothing 1896
Variety of mourning clothing for widows kept in stock for daughters, relatives and servants, available from Peter Robinson's Mourning Warehouse, Regent Street, London. 1896

Advert for Jay's mourning clothing 1893
Large and well-assorted stock of mourning costumes, mantles and millinery for immediate wear. 1893

Mouring dress 1916
Widow wearing a black mourning dress in the First World War. Date: 1916

Victorian mourning dress 1875
Widow's mourning dress. 1875

Woman wearing morning dress 1875
Widow wearing elegant Victorian mourning dress, with tassel edge, tails and long train. Hair dressed high at the back with complicated twists and rolls with flat cap. Date: 1875

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"Widows: A Tale of Strength, Resilience, and Endurance" In a world where love and loss intertwine, widows stand as the epitome of strength. The Tatler front cover captures this essence perfectly with Mrs La Touche Congreve cradling her baby daughter - a symbol of hope amidst sorrow. Pandita Ramabai's postcard reminds us that widows exist across cultures, their struggles transcending borders. Their tears may be different but their pain is universal; just like the delicate Widows Tears flower (Tinantia erecta), they bloom through adversity. "Sons of the Brave, " an oil painting from 1880, immortalizes the sacrifice made by countless widows who lost their husbands to war. It serves as a poignant reminder that behind every fallen soldier lies a grieving widow left to pick up the pieces. Walter Crane's advertising bookmarks throughout the year pay homage to these remarkable women. In November, we see them rising above despair with grace and determination. In October, they find solace in nature's beauty while May showcases their unwavering spirit amidst life's storms. June celebrates their resilience as they navigate through grief with unwavering resolve. July highlights their ability to find joy even in moments tinged with sadness. August exemplifies how they transform pain into purpose while January marks new beginnings for these brave souls. April signifies rebirth and renewal as widows emerge stronger than ever before – phoenixes rising from ashes of loss. Through Walter Crane's artistry on each bookmark, he honors these unsung heroines who redefine what it means to persevere against all odds. In this tale of strength, resilience, and endurance woven together by diverse stories captured on Tatler covers or expressed through postcards and paintings alike – one thing remains clear: they can not defined by tragedy alone but rather by their indomitable spirit that shines brightly despite life's darkest moments.