Characters Collection (page 11)

Penelope's dream. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman. Published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London, 1878

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses killing the suitors who vied for Penelope's hand in marriage. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses weeps at the song of Demodocus
Ulysses weeping as he listens to the songs of the blind musician, Demodocus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

The meeting of Ulysses and Penelope
The reunion between Ulysses and Penelope. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses at the table of Circe
Ulysses at the table of the witch-goddess, Circe. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ajax defending the Greek ships against the Trojans. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Letter B
Pictufy Studio II

Letter A
Pictufy Studio II

Halloween Dreamcatcher
Xuan Thai

Djurbokstäver
Aminah Eleonora

Träklossar ABC
Aminah Eleonora

ABC Toothy Brun
Aminah Eleonora

LOVE Light Letters Green
Aminah Eleonora

ABC Toothy Grön
Aminah Eleonora

Garden Gnomes
Hanna Melin

Crazy Whist playing cards scorecard, four characters carrying giant images of the four suits

London Coliseum Theatre, Act Drop
London Coliseum Theatre Act Drop painted by Byam Shaw Date: 1914

Alican Land, N. A. A. F. I. Canteen
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image shows an Alican Land N.A.A.F.I

Poster, Samuel Cody, The Klondyke Nugget
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Four-piece promotional colour lithographic poster for Cody?s The Klondyke Nugget stage show printed by Belfast

Illustration, In Nursery-Rhyme Land - Why, all the people are alive, cried Betty. Date: 1938

Title Characters
A series of illustrations showing title characters from various operas, films and plays, including Daphnis Et Chloe, Hernani, Judith and Holofernes, Samson and Delilah, Abelard and Heloise, Manon

Review Costumes
A series of illustrations showing characters wearing quirky costumes. Date: circa 1901

Emile Bergerat
A caricature sketch portraying the French poet and playwright, Emile Bergerat, 1845-1923, who was also known by his pseudonyms, l'Homme masque, Caliban and Ariel

Music cover, As You Like It Polka, by Adam Wright
Music cover, As You Like It Polka, composed by Adam Wright, design by Alfred Concanen Date: 19th century

Line of Characters
This painting illustrated a side profile view, of a queue of men, wearing diverse, colourful clothes varying in quality, most of the figures are smoking and encumbered. Date: circa 1917

Caricatures
A photograph showing a series of five toy characters, in caricature style with abnormally large noses, dressed in uniforms of similar but different professions. Date: circa 1916

Travellers
An illustration showing a travelling group of characters, including a driver of a horse drawn caravan, a man smoking a pipe, a couple happily trailing behind and two dogs. Date: circa 1915

Faun with Panpipes
An illustration with elements of symmetry. Characters included in this image are a faun, seated left, playing some panpipes, inspired by the Greek god, Pan, and a warrior woman, seated right

Theatrical Drawing
A lot is happening in this graphic drawing. The image has many theatrical and musical elements, including a butterfly, which leaves a swooping trail of melodic notes

Japan - Lantern Painting
Lantern Painting, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Richardson, Johnson and Garrick in Tunbridge Wells
The remarkable characters who were at Tunbridge Wells with Samuel Richardson in 1748 including Dr Samuel Johnson and David Garrick Date: 1748

Cast of A Trip to Scarborough, outdoor theatrical portrait, in costume. Characters captioned, Colonel Townly, Berinthia, Young Fashion, Miss Hoyden, Sir T Clumsy, Loveless'

Musical Comedy Out of the Bottle
Scenes from the musical comedy Out of the Bottle at the Hippodrome, including actors Clifford Mollison (1897-1986) and Arthur Riscoe (1896-1954) swigging from their hot water bottles. Date: 1932

Gordon Harker
Actor Gordon Harker (1885-1967) had a prolific film and stage career. Here he is being celebrated for his portrayal of Cockney characters. Date: circa 1932

Tilly Losch (1903-1975), also known as Ottilie Herbert, and later Countess of Carnarvon, was an Austrian dancer, actress and painter

Scene from The Merchant of Venice
Ernest Milton (1890-1974) as Shylock and Lydia Sherwood (1906-1989) as Jessica, in a production of The Merchant of Venice at the St James's Theatre. Date: 1932

Ivor Novello in I Lived With You
Ivor Novello (1893-1951) wrote and starred in this stage production of I Lived With You, which was later made into a film

Greta Garbo in Mata Hari
Greta Garbo (1905-1990) playing the title role in the 1931 film Mata Hari'. Date: 1931

Cicely Courtneidge and Jack Hulbert
Cicely Courtneidge (1893-1980) and her husband Jack Hulbert (1892-1978) appearing in their latest film Jack's The Boy'. Date: 1932

Scene from See Naples And Die
The cast of See Naples And Die, a play by Elmer Rice (1892-1967) staged at the Little Theatre. Date: 1932

Elena Miramova (1901-1992) was a Russian actress who went on to become a playwright. Here she is appearing in a production of Grand Hotel at the Adelphi Theatre. Date: 1931

Louise Hampton in Late Night Final
British actress Louise Hampton (1881-1954) in a publicity photograph for the play Late Night Final at the Phoenix Theatre. Date: 1931

Sydney Fairbrother and George Robey
Character actors Sydney Fairbrother (1873-1941) and George Robey, also known as George Wade (1869-1954) playing Mrs and Mr Bindle

D. A. Clarke-Smith
British actor D. A. Clarke-Smith (1888-1959) appearing in a variety of guises in the play Queer Fish at the Apollo Theatre. Date: 1931

Jane Baxter
British actress Jane Baxter (1909-1996) appearing in a nautical production The Midshipman at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Date: 1931

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Unveiling the rich tapestry of characters, from Gilbert & Sullivan Operas to Chaucer's Pilgrims by Pauline Baynes. The D'Oyly Carte Souvenir takes us on a melodious journey, while Wartime Toby jugs remind us of the resilience during WW1. In Kensington Gardens, the Peter Pan statue stands as a timeless symbol of childhood wonder. Cecil Aldin's 'In the Days of Dickens' brings Victorian London to life with vivid illustrations. Delving into Old English Proverbs and Sayings by Pauline Baynes reveals wisdom passed down through generations. Stories of the Old Testament captivate our imagination with biblical figures illustrated by Baynes once again. Pantomime Characters and Commedia dell Arte add a touch of theatricality to our lives. Riviera holiday makers on the piste create memories that last a lifetime, just like when Peter Pan statue arrived in Kensington Gardens years ago. Pelham puppets enchant both young and old alike with their whimsical charm. And who can forget Mr Fezziwig's Ball, where joyous festivities transport us back in time? These captivating characters weave together tales that entertain and inspire.