Frances Hodgson Burnett Collection

He would Lie on the Grass "Watching things Growing"(colour litho)
672100 He would Lie on the Grass " Watching things Growing" (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

It was the Knob of a Door (colour litho)
672105 It was the Knob of a Door (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: It was the Knob of a Door)

Frances (Hodgson) Burnett, 1849-1924, between 1890 and 1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Frances (Hodgson) Burnett, 1849-1924, between 1890 and 1910. Half-length portrait of author, seated, facing right

Mr. Hobbs, said Cedric, an Earl is sitting on this box now
985724 Mr. Hobbs, said Cedric, an Earl is sitting on this box now!, illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1886 (black, grey, tan and white washes) by Birch

"Who are you?"He said at last. "Are you a Ghost?"(colour litho)
672104 " Who are you?" He said at last. " Are you a Ghost?" (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Who are you)

"Thats Fresh Air, "she said. "Lie on your back and draw in Long Breaths of it"(colour litho)
672102 " Thats Fresh Air, " she said. " Lie on your back and draw in Long Breaths of it" (colour litho) by Robinson

Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1888 (b / w photo)
696643 Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1888 (b/w photo) by Barraud, Herbert Rose (1845-c.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924)

Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett
LLM461070 Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Can I have it now? he cried)

Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett
LLM461074 Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh, Said Fauntleroy, I only Wrote the Letter)

A Boy Burst through it at Full Speed (colour litho)
672101 A Boy Burst through it at Full Speed (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boy Burst through it at Full Speed)

Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving)
2793242 Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving) by Birch, Reginald Bathurst (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frances Hodgson Burnett (b / w photo)
5989137 Frances Hodgson Burnett (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances Hodgson Burnett)

Cora Goffin as Little Lord Fauntleroy (b / w photo)
3642579 Cora Goffin as Little Lord Fauntleroy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cora Goffin as Little Lord Fauntleroy)

Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving)
2793248 Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving) by Birch, Reginald Bathurst (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving)
2793235 Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving) by Birch, Reginald Bathurst (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett
LLM461077 Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: I ve brought your Son Home, Ma am, Ses ha, Because his leg hurt him)

There was a Stiff, Plain Little Girl rather like herself (colour litho)
672107 There was a Stiff, Plain Little Girl rather like herself (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was a Stiff)

A Boy was Sitting under a Tree, Playing on a Rough Wooden Pipe (colour litho)
672103 A Boy was Sitting under a Tree, Playing on a Rough Wooden Pipe (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boy was Sitting under a Tree)

Mr Punchs Literary Costume Ball (engraving)
3630228 Mr Punchs Literary Costume Ball (engraving) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Punchs Literary Costume Ball)

Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving)
2793246 Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving) by Birch, Reginald Bathurst (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving)
2793241 Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving) by Birch, Reginald Bathurst (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving)
2793251 Illustration for Little Lord Fauntleroy (engraving) by Birch, Reginald Bathurst (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

There were Trees... and a Large Pool with an Old Grey Fountain in its Midst (colour litho)
672106 There were Trees... and a Large Pool with an Old Grey Fountain in its Midst (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: There were Trees)

Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett
LLM461075 Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: I am Miserable he said, Miserable)

Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett
LLM461072 Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: I think you must be The Best Person in the World)

The Green Door
GUI41646 The Green Door by Rogers, Kate (1861-1942); Guildford Borough Council, Surrey, UK; eGuildford House Gallery; English, out of copyright

Piccino and His Friend The Donkey, c1900. Artist: Helena J. Maguire
Piccino and His Friend The Donkey, c1900. From Babys Animal Picture Book by Aunt Louisa. [Frederick Warne & Co. London & New York, c1900]

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Frances Hodgson Burnett, a literary genius of her time, found solace in nature's embrace. He would lie on the grass, watching things growing with awe and wonder. The vibrant colors of life captured his imagination as he immersed himself in the beauty surrounding him. Intrigued by the smallest details, he discovered enchantment even in the knob of a door. Every object held a story waiting to be told; every corner had secrets to unveil. It was through these simple observations that Frances Hodgson Burnett crafted tales that would captivate readers for generations to come. One such tale was "Little Lord Fauntleroy, " where Mr. Hobbs learns about Cedric, an Earl sitting on a box that holds unimaginable significance. The encounter sparks curiosity and sets off a chain of events that will forever change their lives. But it wasn't just fictional characters who fascinated Frances Hodgson Burnett; he also encountered mysterious figures along his journey. "Who are you?" he asked one day when confronted by what seemed like a ghostly presence. His vivid imagination brought this encounter to life through color lithographs. Amidst all the adventures and mysteries, Frances Hodgson Burnett understood the importance of fresh air and its rejuvenating power. "That's fresh air, " she said encouragingly, urging others to lie on their backs and draw long breaths of it – an invitation to embrace life fully. A prolific writer whose talent knew no bounds, Frances Hodgson Burnett left behind timeless works that continue to inspire readers today. In 1888, captured in black-and-white photography, we catch a glimpse of this extraordinary individual who shaped literature with his words. "Little Lord Fauntleroy" became synonymous with Frances Hodgson Burnett's name – an enduring masterpiece loved by millions worldwide. Through captivating illustrations and engravings depicting scenes from this beloved novel, readers were transported into another world filled with adventure and heartwarming moments.