Elvira Collection

Elvira Henderson in Peggy Ann
Miss Elvira Henderson, stage actress and niece of Lord Faringdon, appaering in Peggy-Ann at Dalys Theatre in London. Pictured granting an interview to a small dog who looks a little like Uggie

Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Elvira in David Mallets Elvira
6337901 Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Elvira in David Mallets Elvira by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Mrs Isabella Mattocks in the character of Elvira in John Drydens The Spanish Flyer, Isabella Mattocks
6337883 Mrs Isabella Mattocks in the character of Elvira in John Drydens The Spanish Flyer, Isabella Mattocks, born Isabella Hallam

Three Masked Guests, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving)
GIA938494 Three Masked Guests, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mademoiselle Jenny Lind (Elvira) and Signor Lablache (Giorgio) in the Opera of "I Puritani
1617573 Mademoiselle Jenny Lind (Elvira) and Signor Lablache (Giorgio) in the Opera of " I Puritani, " at Her Majestys Theatre (engraving) by English School

Mrs Bunn as Elvira (colour litho)
982146 Mrs Bunn as Elvira (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Bunn as Elvira. Published by Hodgson & Co, 10 Clothfair, London, on 10 May 1830)

Don Giovanni Blames Leporello (chromolitho)
735463 Don Giovanni Blames Leporello (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don Giovanni Blames Leporello)

Mrs Bunn as Elvira (coloured engraving)
612967 Mrs Bunn as Elvira (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Bunn as Elvira)

Don Giovanni serenading Elviras Maid, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving)
GIA938497 Don Giovanni serenading Elviras Maid, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Islamic pottery. Taifor. Plate decorated with horse. Ceramic glaze. From Medina Elvira (Granada). 10th century. Archaeological Museum of Granada. Andalucia

Elvira 19th-20th century Samuel Arlent-Edwards
Elvira, 19th-20th century. Samuel Arlent-Edwards (American, 1862-1938). Mezzotint

Engagement Announcement. Miss Elvira Mullens
Engagement Announcement of Miss Elvira Mullens. The daughter of Sir John Ashley Mullens and Lady Mullens, whose engagement to Mr. John Sterling Barney, a well-known singer in New York, is announced

Miss Elvira D. Mullens and Mr J. S. Barney
After their wedding ceremony: Miss Elvira D. Mullens and Mr J. S. Barney, the New York Vocalist. Date: 1928

Isalmic Art. Spain. Glazed ceramic vessel. 8th - 10th century. It comes from the archeological site of Median Elvira. Archaeological Museum of Granada. Spain

The Synod of Elvira. Approximately 305-306. Spain. Colored e
The Synod of Elvira. Approximately 305-306. synod held in Elvira in the Roman province of Hispania Baetica. Actually Granada. Andalusia. Spain. Colored engraving

Alfonso V (994A?i?1028), called the Noble. Spain
Alfonso V (994A?i?1028), called the Noble. King of Leon from 999 to 1028. The king presides the Council of Leon, held in 1020. Spain. Colored engraving

Verdi / Ernani / Photo
Donna Elvira is about to be wed to the aged Silva, though she loves Hernani, a bandit chief though really, of course, a nobleman disguised who... well, you can imagine Date: first performed 1844

Elvira, by the Last of Your Shoe, Mexico. Date: circa 1900s

Elvira, Madam Fiorentini, who Appeared in LA Muta Di Portici, at her Majesty s
Elvira, Madam Fiorentini, who Appeared in LA Muta Di Portici, at her Majestys Theatre, Haymarket, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Lord Farringdons niece gets first big part in straight comedy. Miss Elvira Henderson has just taken over the leading part in The Middle Watch from Miss Olive Blakeney, who had a nervous breakdown

Elvira, Madam Fiorentini, who Appeared in LA Muta Di Portici, at her Majestys Theatre, Haymarket, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Coppery-headed Emerald, Elvira cupreiceps, male in flight feeding on Spiral Ginger (Costus Pulverulentus), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

YOSEMITE: HUTCHINGS HOTEL. The Hutchings Hotel in Yosemite Valley, operated by James and Elvira Hutchings. Photograph, c1870

OPERA: I PURITANI, 1848. Scene from an 1848 London, England, production of Vincenzo Bellinis I Puritani starring Jenny Lind as Elvira. Contemporary line engraving

Stiebel / Blithe Spirit
A design by Victor Stiebel for a sugar pink satin dressing gown worn by actress Kay Hammond in her role as Elvira Condomine in the 1945 David Lean film" Blithe Spirit"

Mattocks as Elvira
ISABELLA MATTOCKS actress as Elvira in John Drydens The Spanish Friar

Muette De Portici 4
LA MUETTE DE PORTICI (The dumb girl of Portici) Act 4 scene 9 - Masaniello saves Elvira and Alfonso from the mob, enabling them to escape by boat

Muette De Portici 1
LA MUETTE DE PORTICI (The dumb girl of Portici) Act 1 scene 5 - Elvira asks if Fenella (the dumb girl) knows Alfonso : indeed she does, for he is her evil seducer !

Puritans / Bellini Opera
Elvira loves a cavalier, but her puritan father intends her to wed a supporter of Cromwell - so she goes mad, of course, but finally returns to her senses and her true love

Hartley as Elvira
ELIZABETH HARTLEY actress as Elvira in Mallets play of that name

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Elvira, a name that echoes through various realms and eras, holds different meanings for different people. In the world of literature, Elvira Henderson in Peggy Ann captivated readers with her enchanting presence. Her character was as intricate as Islamic pottery from Taifor, where a plate adorned with a majestic horse showcased the artistry of ceramic masters. Moving onto the stage, Mrs Elizabeth Hartley portrayed Elvira in David Mallets' production. Her performance brought this captivating character to life, leaving audiences spellbound. Another remarkable portrayal came from Mrs Isabella Mattocks in John Dryden's The Spanish Flyer. Born Isabella Hallam and later marrying actor George Mattocks, she left an indelible mark on English theater. In the realm of music and opera, Elvira made appearances alongside Don Giovanni himself. Three Masked Guests witnessed their enthralling encounters while Mademoiselle Jenny Lind took on the role in "I Puritani" at Her Majesty's Theatre. Meanwhile, Mrs Bunn mesmerized audiences with her rendition of this complex character through both lithographs and engravings. But it is not only within fictional worlds that we find traces of Elvira; even real-life events bear witness to its significance. A scene from Don Giovanni depicts him serenading Elvira's maid while an engagement announcement celebrates Miss Elvira Mullens' upcoming union. As diverse as Islamic art itself, which spans across continents and centuries, so too does the legacy transcend time and boundaries. From literature to theater to music and beyond – each interpretation adds another layer to this multifaceted name that continues to captivate hearts throughout history.