Brinton Collection

LINCOLN & McCLELLAN. Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), 16th President of the United States, and General George B. McClellan on the battlefield in Antietam, Maryland

CARTOON: ELECTION OF 1864. A little game of bagatelle, between Old Abe the railsplitter and Little Mac the gunboat general

Gondolas by the Piazzetta, c1904, (1925). Creator: John Singer Sargent
Gondolas by the Piazzetta, c1904, (1925). Boats on the canal by the Piazzetta di San Marco, Venice, Italy. Drawing in the Tate Gallery, London

View of the Dogana, 1702, (1925). Creator: Peter Schenk
View of the Dogana, 1702, (1925). 18th century view of the Punta della Dogana, old customs building in Venice, Italy. On the right is the pillar with a winged lion, symbol of the city

Brinton Park, Kidderminster, Worcestershire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

George Brinton McClellan, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho)
2619151 George Brinton McClellan, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Brinton McClellan, 1826 - 1885)

General McClellan (litho)
AQS336791 General McClellan (litho) by Prang, Louis (1824-1909); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: George B)

Portrait of General George B. McClellan (colour litho)
PNP263323 Portrait of General George B. McClellan (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George B)

Flat Iron Stand, c. 1939. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Flat Iron Stand, c. 1939

Church Organ, c. 1939. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Church Organ, c. 1939

Bootjack, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Bootjack, 1935/1942

Liquor Carrier, c. 1939. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Liquor Carrier, c. 1939

Flat Iron Stand, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Flat Iron Stand, 1935/1942

Pa. German Flat-iron Stand, c. 1942. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Pa. German Flat-iron Stand, c. 1942

Owl Pitcher, c. 1938. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Owl Pitcher, c. 1938

Glass Pen, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Glass Pen, 1935/1942

Rocking Chair, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Rocking Chair, 1935/1942

Sleigh, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Sleigh, 1935/1942

Settee, c. 1942. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Settee, c. 1942

Grandfather Clock, c. 1939. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Grandfather Clock, c. 1939

Fish Mold, c. 1938. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Fish Mold, c. 1938

Glass Rolling Pin, c. 1938. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Glass Rolling Pin, c. 1938

Chippendale Secretary, c. 1939. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Chippendale Secretary, c. 1939

Moravian Church Bench, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Moravian Church Bench, 1935/1942

Sheraton Sideboard, c. 1939. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Sheraton Sideboard, c. 1939

Gateleg Table, 1939. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Gateleg Table, 1939

Sheraton Sideboard, c. 1942. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Sheraton Sideboard, c. 1942

Gate-legged Dining Table, c. 1939. Creator: Amos C. Brinton
Gate-legged Dining Table, c. 1939

Albert, Duke of York - The Pilgrim Club of Great Britain
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - attending a dinner of The Pilgrim Club of Great Britain - a society for men who travel frequently between England

Norfolk NR24 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR24 2

Interior of St. Mark s, c1830, (1925). Creator: Samuel Prout
Interior of St. Mark s, c1830, (1925). 19th century scene inside the Basilica of St Marks in Venice, Italy. From Venice - Past and Present, text by Selwyn Brinton, M.A. edited by Geoffrey Holme

The Riva (No. 1), 1879-1880, (1925). Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Riva (No. 1), 1879-1880, (1925). View of the Riva degli Schiavone, one of a series of etchings of Venice, Italy. From Venice - Past and Present, text by Selwyn Brinton, M.A

Palazzo Mocenigo, 1830, (1925). Creator: Robert Wallis
Palazzo Mocenigo, 1830, (1925). View of the Mocenigo Palace on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. The English poet Lord Byron lived there from 1816 to 1819. Etching in the British Museum, London

The Rialto, c1830, (1925). Creator: Robert Wallis
The Rialto, c1830, (1925). Crowded steps onto the famous Rialto Bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. From Venice - Past and Present, text by Selwyn Brinton, M.A

The Arsenal, c1840, (1925). Creator: JMW Turner
The Arsenal, c1840, (1925). Venice: An Imaginary View of the Arsenale, scene in Italy. The Venetian Arsenal was a complex of shipyards and armories, painting in the Tate Gallery, London

St. Marks in the XVIth Century, (1925). Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
St. Marks in the XVIth Century, (1925). View of St Marks Square, the Basilica and Campanile in Venice, Italy. From Venice - Past and Present, text by Selwyn Brinton, M.A. edited by Geoffrey Holme

Venice-Canaletti Painting, c1833, (1925). Creator: JMW Turner
Venice-Canaletti Painting, c1833, (1925). Bridge of Sighs, Ducal Palace and Custom-House, Venice: Canaletti Painting. 19th century view of Venice, Italy, painting in the Tate Gallery, London

Santa Maria Della Salute, 1780s, (1925). Creator: Francesco Guardi
Santa Maria Della Salute, 1780s, (1925). Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana in Venice, Italy. Church and customs building with gondolas and ships, painting in the Wallace Collection, London

Repairing the Campanile, 1746-1756, (1925). Creator: Canaletto
Repairing the Campanile, 1746-1756, (1925). Repairs to the Campanile of St Marks Cathedral in Venice, Italy, drawing in the British Museum, London

Venice in the Early XVIIIth Century, (1925). Creator: Peter Schenk
Venice in the Early XVIIIth Century, (1925). Sailing ships in the lagoon in Venice, Italy. From Venice - Past and Present, text by Selwyn Brinton, M.A. edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd

Venice in 1493, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Venice in 1493. Coloured Woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle, (1925). 15th century cityscape of Venice in Italy, with St Marks and the Campanile in the centre

Reception of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Russia, 1782, (1925). Creator: Antonio Baratta
Reception of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Russia, 1782, (1925). 18th century scene showing celebrations to honour the visit of the Grand Duke Paul (later Tsar Paul I of Russia)

The Rialto, c1900, (1925). Creator: David Young Cameron
The Rialto, c1900, (1925). View of the Rialto Bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. From Venice - Past and Present, text by Selwyn Brinton, M.A. edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd

The Little Mast, c1880, (1925). Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Little Mast, c1898, (1925). A mast near the waterfront, one of a series of etchings of Venice, Italy. From Venice - Past and Present, text by Selwyn Brinton, M.A. edited by Geoffrey Holme

Boat Building, Venice, 1905, (1925). Creator: Joseph Pennell
Boat Building, Venice, 1905, (1925). Boats being built on a canal in Venice, Italy. From Venice - Past and Present, text by Selwyn Brinton, M.A. edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd

Plan of Venice, c. 1590, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Plan of Venice, c. 1590, (1925). 16th century aerial view of the lagoon and city of Venice, Italy, showing the canals, islands and points of interest

Venice in 1502, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Venice in 1502. German Woodcut, (1925). 16th century panorama of the city of Venice in Italy. From Venice - Past and Present, text by Selwyn Brinton, M.A. edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd

Calle Crosera, 1913, (1925). Creator: Sydney Vacher
Calle Crosera, 1913, (1925). Street scene in Venice, Italy. Etching in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From Venice - Past and Present, text by Selwyn Brinton, M.A. edited by Geoffrey Holme

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"Brinton: A Name Woven into History and Art" The name "Brinton" holds a multitude of stories, spanning across different realms. From the battlefields to picturesque landscapes, from political cartoons to musical instruments, it has left its mark. In 1862, amidst the chaos of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln and General George B. McClellan found themselves side by side on the battlefield in Antietam, Maryland. Alexander Gardner captured this historic moment through his lens, immortalizing their presence for generations to come. Meanwhile, artist John Singer Sargent painted gondolas gliding gracefully by the Piazzetta in Venice around 1904. Little did he know that his work would be connected to Brinton through time. Speaking of politics and elections, a cartoon depicting the presidential race of 1864 showcased "Old Abe, " as Lincoln was affectionately called, engaging in a game of bagatelle with "Little Mac, " referring to McClellan's nickname as the gunboat general. This satirical piece sheds light on an important chapter in American history. Beyond battles and politics lies Brinton Park in Kidderminster, Worcestershire—a place where families gather under sunny skies or stroll amidst vibrant foliage. It serves as a reminder that even within our everyday lives we can find traces of historical significance. George Brinton McClellan himself is an integral part of this narrative—a soldier turned politician who played a pivotal role during those tumultuous times. His image graced publications like "The History of Our Country" published in 1905 and was forever etched onto lithographs capturing his essence. But not all connections are rooted solely in history or politics; they can also be found within artistry itself. Peter Schenk's view of Dogana transports us back to 1702 while Amos C.