Cora Collection

Caricature of Cora Cardigan, flautist
Caricature of Cora Cardigan (Hannah Rosetta Dinah Moulton, 1860-1931), virtuoso flautist who worked mainly in theatres and music halls. She also played the violin. 1883

Mrs Potter / Players 1903
MRS JAMES BROWN-POTTER (nee CORA URQUHART) American actress

The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, with Cora Goffin

Cora Laparcerie (1875-1951) French theatre actress. Date: 1905

Cora Pearl, English courtesan in France
Cora Pearl (Eliza Emma Crouch, 1836-1886), English courtesan in France. Date: circa 1860s

La Rambla
A landscape oil painting of some town houses situated on a hilltop, surrounded by bushes, in La Rambla, Spain. A log can be seen crossing a gap in the valley. Date: circa 1921

Kensington Girls, Wartime version, Gate Theatre
Kensington Girls, wartime version, Gate Theatre, theatrical portrait of three actresses, in furs, gloves and hats, with coffee cups and table

Types of lichens (litho)
6013558 Types of lichens (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of lichens. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Peruvian sheartail, Thaumastura cora (Cora hummingbird, Trochilus cora). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology: Hummingbirds

"Who comes?", 1910 (colour litho)
2920258 " Who comes?", 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cite des Bleuets where Cora Pearl lived, Paris, France
Cite des Bleuets, Paris, France (11th arrondissement), where the courtesan Cora Pearl lived, seen here around the time it was about to be demolished. circa 1920s

Cora the Cairn Terrier belonging to the Prince of Wales
Cora, the Cairn Terrier belonging the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor), pictured on the front cover of The Sketch

Gorge of the St. Croix, 1847 (oil on canvas)
487929 Gorge of the St. Croix, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Lewis, Henry (1819-1904); 50.8x76.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The Julia B

Cora regarded him not, 1910 (colour litho)
2920265 Cora regarded him not, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

His companions crowded about him, 1910 (colour litho)
2920264 His companions crowded about him, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cora, a Prisoner to the Hurons
LLM461488 Cora, a Prisoner to the Hurons by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cora, a Prisoner to the Hurons)

Duncan saw the knife gleaming, 1910 (colour litho)
2920260 Duncan saw the knife gleaming, 1910 (colour litho) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863); Private Collection; (add.info)

FALL / NORWEGIAN BUHUND / 60
FRIOCHAN GLENGUARD CORA Owner: Heffer Date: 1960

FALL / IRISH SETTER / 1946
CORA Owned by Mrs James. Date: 1946

MRS POTTER
MRS JAMES BROWN-POTTER (nee CORA URQUHART) American actress Date: 1899

Fall / Norwegian Buhund / 60
FRIOCHAN GLENGUARD CORA Owner: Heffer Date: 1960

Cora L V Scott, American spiritualist medium
Cora Lodencia Veronica Scott (1840-1923), American spiritualist medium. She married four times, and adopted her husbands surname each time (Hatch, Daniels, Tappan, and Richmond)

Carrick-On-Shannon, River Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland

Fall / Irish Setter / 1946
CORA Owned by Mrs James. Date: 1946

Cora Pearl Photo
CORA PEARL (born Eliza Emma Crouch) - English-born courtesan whose convent-school upbringing led to a brilliant career as the queen of the Paris demi-monde : in 1867. Date: 1835 - 1886

Branched Finger Coral (Porites porites) forma furcata & French Grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum), Hol Chan Marine Reserve near Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, Belize, Central America

Advertisement for Tatcho - George R. Sims hair restorer, 189
Tatcho - George R. Sims hair restorer, as endorsed by celebrity actress Cora Urquahart Potter. Prevents hair loss and greying. Date: 1892

Cora Brown-Potter (1857-1936), American actress, early 20th century. Artist: TC Turner
Cora Brown-Potter (1857-1936), American actress, early 20th century

Cora Laparcerie
Photo of Cora Laparceri, French actress poet & theatre director. Image mounted within an art nouveau style frame. Date: 1905

MRS POTTER
MRS JAMES BROWN-POTTER (nee CORA URQUHART) American actress Date: 1889

Mrs James Brown Potter (nee CORA URQUHART) American actress Date: 1905

VALUE
Peruvian sheartail, Thaumastura cora, and Purple-throated carib, Eulampis jugularis.. Chromolithograph by unknown artist/engraver from Mary and Elizabeth Kirbys Beautiful Birds in Far-Off Lands, T

Cora Dathan swallowed up ?. Date: circa late 19th century

Costume design by Cora MacGeachy for oriental outfit in sliver and blue. Probably a Shubert revue, New York, 1920s. Date: 1920s

ANNA CORA MOWATT (1817-1870). N

Cora Urquhart-Brown. Actress. In 1898 she joined the company Herbert Beerbohm Tree andplayed a number important roles, esp. Shakespeares Juliet and Cleopatra

Potter as Juliet
MRS JAMES BROWN-POTTER (nee CORA URQUHART) American actress in the role of Juliet in Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet

Cora Richmond
Cora (nee Scott), later Cora Richmond, later Cora Hatch, later Cora Tappan American spirit medium

Levitation / Thomas
The blessed Thomas a Cora is levitated while administering the Mass

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"Cora Pearl: A Tale of Intrigue, Talent, and Temptation" Step into the world Pearl, a name that resonates with mystery and allure. From being an English courtesan in France to becoming a renowned flautist, this captivating woman defied societal norms at every turn. Cora Pearl's story begins as she embraced her unconventional profession as a courtesan. Known for her beauty and charm, she captivated the hearts of many with her irresistible allure. Her name became synonymous with desire and temptation. But Cora was not just defined by her occupation; she possessed extraordinary talents beyond the realm of seduction. She was also recognized as a caricatured version of herself - Cora Cardigan, the talented flautist who enchanted audiences with her melodic tunes. In 1903, Mrs Potter Players brought Cora Laparcerie to life on stage, showcasing yet another facet of this enigmatic figure. The Kensington Girls' wartime rendition at Gate Theatre further immortalized Cora's legacy during challenging times. However, it wasn't just fame that followed Cora's footsteps; spiritualism played a significant role in her life too. As an American spiritualist medium named Cora L V Scott emerged onto the scene, people couldn't help but wonder if there was more to this complex woman than met the eye. Returning to her roots as an English courtesan in France once again highlighted how deeply intertwined love and scandal were within Cora's narrative. Her presence on La Rambla left admirers spellbound while leaving society gossiping about their encounters with this mesmerizing temptress. Even when stepping away from the limelight momentarily, such as during The Babes in the Wood pantomime at Gaiety Theatre in Dublin or amidst post-war chaos involving an Irish Setter named Fall in 1946 – it seemed that wherever she went or whatever she did – Cora Pearl's name remained etched in history.