Adamson Collection

Alexander Rutherford, William Ramsay, and John Liston, Newhaven, 1843/47, printed c. 1916. [Scottish fishermen]. Carbon print

Miss Patricia Morris, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Miss Patricia Morris, 1843-47

Comin In On A Wing And A Prayer
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Coming In On A Wing And A Prayer, words by Harold Adamson, music by Jimmy McHugh. The image shows a British plane in flight. Date: circa 1940s

Queen Of The Fairies
This sculpture shows a ballerina girl standing in an artistic pose, where her torso is bent slightly, with palms facing upwards, almost in a gesture of self protection. Date: circa 1915

Coal miners strike
The conference of the miners federation of Birmingham meeting to discuss the coal miners strike. The names, reading from left to right, are: Sitting--Mr. H. Duff, Mr. T. H. Cann, Mr. M. C. Kerrell

Daniel Adamson, 1900 (oil on canvas)
2973007 Daniel Adamson, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902); 224x127 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

DDE-90020699
Africa. Kenya. A Black-and-White Colobus Monkey at Elsamere, the estate of the late author Joy Adamson, at Lake Naivasha. Date: 19/05/2005

DDE-90020698
Africa. Kenya. A Black-and-White Colobus Monkey at Elsamere, the estate of the late author Joy Adamson, at Lake Naivasha. Date: 19/05/2005

DDE-90020697
Africa. Kenya. A Black-and-White Colobus Monkey at Elsamere, the estate of the late author Joy Adamson, at Lake Naivasha. Date: 19/05/2005

DDE-90020696
Africa. Kenya. A Black-and-White Colobus Monkey at Elsamere, the estate of the late author Joy Adamson, at Lake Naivasha. Date: 19/05/2005

The Misses Grierson, c. 1845. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
The Misses Grierson, c. 1845. Salted paper print

Two Friars, 1843 / 46. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Two Friars, 1843/46. Salted paper print

Mrs. Anna Brownell Jameson, 1844. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Mrs. Anna Brownell Jameson, 1844. Salted paper print

Portrait of Two Men (John Henning and Alexander Handyside Ritchie), c. 1845, printed 1890/1900. Carbon print

Mrs. Logan and Two Unknown Women, Newhaven, 1843 / 47, printed c. 1916
Mrs. Logan and Two Unknown Women, Newhaven, 1843/47, printed c. 1916. Carbon print

Sir John McNeill, 1845, printed 1890 / 1900. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Sir John McNeill, 1845, printed 1890/1900. Carbon print

Master Miller, 1844. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Master Miller, 1844. [Master Jimmy Miller, Son of Professor James (or Hugh) Miller, Geologist]. Salted paper print

Lord Robertson, 1843 / 46, printed 1890 / 1900
Lord Robertson, 1843/46, printed 1890/1900. Carbon print

Mrs. Anne Rigby and Lady Elizabeth Eastlake, 1843 / 47, printed c. 1916
Mrs. Anne Rigby and Lady Elizabeth Eastlake, 1843/47, printed c. 1916. Carbon print

James Linton and Three Boys, Newhaven, 1843 / 47, printed c. 1916
James Linton and Three Boys, Newhaven, 1843/47, printed c. 1916. Carbon print

The cannon Mons Meg at Edinburgh Castle, and a private in the 2nd battalion of Royal Scots who garrisoned the Castle in 1846, 1846

Portrait of Mrs. Rigby, 1844. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Portrait of Mrs. Rigby, 1844. Salted paper print

Portrait of James Nasmyth, c. 1844, printed 1890 / 1900. Creators: David Octavius Hill
Portrait of James Nasmyth, c. 1844, printed 1890/1900. Carbon print

Dumbarton Presbytery, March 29, 1845. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Dumbarton Presbytery, March 29, 1845. [Rev. William Alexander, - McMillan of Cardross, Rev. James Smith (or Goodsir) and Rev. John Pollock]. Salted paper print

Dr. David Irving, 1843 / 47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Dr. David Irving, 1843/47. Calotype

Dr. Chalmers, 1843 / 46, printed 1890 / 1900
Dr. Chalmers, 1843/46, printed 1890/1900. Carbon print

[The] Revd Mr [Thomas Henshaw] Jones, 1843 / 46. Creators: David Octavius Hill
[The] Revd Mr [Thomas Henshaw] Jones, 1843/46. Salted paper print

Music cover, My Resistance is Low by Hoagy Carmichael Date: 1951

Music cover, Comin in on a Wing and a Prayer, WW2
Music cover, Comin in on a Wing and a Prayer, RAF Battle of Britain song with words by Harold Adamson, music by Jimmy McHugh and revised words by Frederick Day. 1943

Ramsay MacDonalds Cabinet, first Labour Government
Group photo, Ramsay MacDonalds Cabinet in the first Labour Government. Front row (left to right): Adamson, Lord Parmoor, Snowden, Lord Haldane, MacDonald, Clynes, Thomas, Henderson

Surrey Rugby Union Team: Reed, Ashford, Dudgeon, Lohden, Fry, Lindsay, Clarke, Kipling, Helps, Wells, Peech, Adair-Thompson, Cipriani, Todd, Adamson. 1890s

Cunningham, Begg, John Hamilton, Guthrie, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill
Cunningham, Begg, John Hamilton, Guthrie, 1843-47

Mr and Mrs John Thomson Gordon, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Mr and Mrs John Thomson Gordon, 1843-47. 950042146

Rev. Miller and His Son Rev. Samuel Miller, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill
Rev. Miller and His Son Rev. Samuel Miller, 1843-47

[Two Unidentified Men], 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
[Two Unidentified Men], 1843-47

The Morning After He Greatly Daring Dined, 1843-47
The Morning After " He Greatly Daring Dined", 1843-47

Afghans, 1843. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Afghans, 1843

David Maitland Makgill Crichton, Rankeillour, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill
David Maitland Makgill Crichton, Rankeillour, 1843-47

The Artist and the Grave Digger, 1843-44. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
The Artist and the Grave Digger, 1843-44

Jacob Abbott, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Jacob Abbott, 1843-47

Rev. Charles John Brown, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Rev. Charles John Brown, 1843-47

Davidson of Aberdeen, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Davidson of Aberdeen, 1843-47

John Henning with Group of Ladies, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
John Henning with Group of Ladies, 1843-47

Sir William Allan, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Sir William Allan, 1843-47

Campbell of Monzie, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Campbell of Monzie, 1843-47

David Young and Unknown Man, Newhaven, 1845. Creators: David Octavius Hill
David Young and Unknown Man, Newhaven, 1845

Annan Presbytery, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Annan Presbytery, 1843-47

Robert Paul, Commercial Bank, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Robert Paul, Commercial Bank, 1843-47

St. Andrews. The West Port, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
St. Andrews. The West Port, 1843-47

St. Andrews Cathedral, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
St. Andrews Cathedral, 1843-47

The Misses McCandlish, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
The Misses McCandlish, 1843-47

Miss Elizabeth Logan, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Miss Elizabeth Logan, 1843-47

St. Andrews. The Harbor, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
St. Andrews. The Harbor, 1843-47

Rev. Dr. Thomas Chalmers (?), 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Rev. Dr. Thomas Chalmers (?), 1843-47

Dr. Welsh, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Dr. Welsh, 1843-47

Newhaven Fishermen, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Newhaven Fishermen, 1843-47

Newhaven, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Newhaven, 1843-47

Bonaly Towers. Home of Lord Cockburn, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill
Bonaly Towers. Home of Lord Cockburn, 1843-47

Newhaven Boys, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Newhaven Boys, 1843-47

Newhaven Family, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Newhaven Family, 1843-47

Master Finlay, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Master Finlay, 1843-47

The 42nd Gordon Highlanders, Edinburgh Castle, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill
The 42nd Gordon Highlanders, Edinburgh Castle, 1843-47

Edinburgh Ale: James Ballentine, Dr. George Bell, D. O. Hill, 1843-47
Edinburgh Ale: James Ballentine, Dr. George Bell, D.O. Hill, 1843-47

St. Andrews, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
St. Andrews, 1843-47

Finlay - The Deerstalker, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Finlay - The Deerstalker, 1843-47

Couple Seated, Woman Reading, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Couple Seated, Woman Reading, 1843-47

Edinburgh. The Orphan Hospital, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Edinburgh. The Orphan Hospital, 1843-47

St. Andrews. North Street, Fishergate, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill
St. Andrews. North Street, Fishergate, 1843-47

Prof. Fraser, Rev. Welsh, Rev. Hamilton, and Three Other Men, 1843-47

Dr. Welsh (Retiring Moderator of Gel Assembly 1843), 1843-47

Hugh Miller, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Hugh Miller, 1843-47

William Borthwick Johnstone, William Leighton Leitch and David Scott as " The Monks of Kennaquhair" from Sir Walter Scotts " The Abbott", 1843-47

Old Royal High School, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill
Old Royal High School, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, 1843-47

Linlithgow Castle, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Linlithgow Castle, 1843-47

Edinburgh. The Royal High School, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Edinburgh. The Royal High School, 1843-47

Alexander of Duntocher, McMillan of Cardross and Two Others, 1843-47

[Officer of the 92nd Gordon Highlanders Reading to the Troops, Edinburgh Castle], April 9
Officer of the 92nd Gordon Highlanders Reading to the Troops, Edinburgh Castle, April 9, 1846

Sir James Young Simpson & Wainhouse (or Muirhouse), 1843-47

George Gilfillan and Samuel Brown, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
George Gilfillan and Samuel Brown, 1843-47

Newhaven Children, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Newhaven Children, 1843-47

Sir John Jaffray and Dhanjiobai Nauroji, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill
Sir John Jaffray and Dhanjiobai Nauroji, 1843-47

Thomas Duncan and His Brother, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Thomas Duncan and His Brother, 1843-47

Dr. Monro, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson, Hill & Adamson
Dr. Monro, 1843-47

Rev. Henshaw Jones, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Rev. Henshaw Jones, 1843-47

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"Adamson: A Legacy of Art, Innovation, and Social Change" Step into the world of Adamson, a name that resonates with creativity, progress, and historical significance. From Alexander Rutherford to William Ramsay and John Liston, Newhaven in 1843/47 witnessed their remarkable collaboration printed around 1916 - an artistic testament to their timeless brilliance. Just like the iconic song "Comin In On A Wing And A Prayer, " Adamson's journey is one filled with determination and resilience. They soared above challenges, leaving an indelible mark on the art world as the true "Queen Of The Fairies. " But Adamson's impact extended far beyond ethereal realms. They were champions of justice during the coal miners strike - using their artistry to shed light on social issues that plagued society. In Daniel Adamson's captivating masterpiece from 1900 (oil on canvas), we catch a glimpse of his grandiose suburban house - a symbol of prosperity intertwined with artistic vision. It stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication to both beauty and progress. The DDE-90020699 series captures moments frozen in time; each frame tells its own story within this rich tapestry called Adamson. These snapshots offer glimpses into history – fragments that connect us to our past while inspiring us for tomorrow. And let us not forget about David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson's enchanting creation: "The Misses Grierson" from c. 1845 or "Two Friars" from 1843/46 by Hill & Adamson themselves. Their collaborative efforts showcased human emotions through their lens - immortalizing ordinary lives in extraordinary ways. Adamson represents more than just a name; it embodies innovation, passion, and societal change throughout generations. As we delve deeper into their legacy, we uncover stories that transcend time – tales woven together by artists who dared to dream and create.