Gertrude Collection

Gertrude Bell aged 26
Gertrude Bell (1868-1926) aged 26 in 1894. Date: 1894

GERTRUDE BELL 1868-1926
GERTRUDE M L BELL English traveller, archaeologist and government official

The Fountain, Wilton, Wiltshire - Inauguration ceremony. The large circular water trough and fountain sit beside the A30, now just inside the River Wylye recreation field

GERTRUDE STEIN (1874-1946). American writer. Interior of Steins studio at 27 Rue de Fleurus in Paris. Photograph, c1915

Advert / Lawrence / Squire
Personality endorsement of Whitbreads India Pale Ale: Gertrude Lawrence and Ronald Squire

Advert for Whitbread Pale Ale
WHITBREADs PALE ALE featuring Gertrude Lawrence and Douglas Fairbanks Jnr at Grosvenor House

Gertrude Stein
GERTRUDE STEIN American writer

Bell Picnics in Iraq
GERTRUDE M L BELL English traveller picnicking with King Faisal of Iraq, (seated, second right) in 1922

Gertrude Lawrence / Sketch
Gertrude Lawrence, actress

Gertrude Ederle, American swimmer, 1926. On 6 August 1926 Ederle (1905-2003) became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, which she achieved in a time of 14 hours and 30 minutes

Auda abu Tayi, Sheikh of the Howaitat - Gertrude Bell

Gertrude Bell: The Uncrowned Queen of Mesopotamia
Miss Gertrude Bell pictured in the Illustrated London News - described as a Staff Political Officer in Mesopotamia (Iraq) on the eve of the Cairo Conference to discuss the future of Mesopotamia

Gertrude Hermes - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver
Gertrude Hermes (1901-1983) - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver 1940

Rounton Grange, East Rounton, Yorkshire
Rounton Grange was designed in 1870 for Sir Isaac Lowthian Bell and his wife by the leading Arts&Crafts architect Philip Webb. Sadly demolished in 1953

The Cairo Conference
The Conference at Cairo to discuss Mesopotamia (Iraq) in 1921 attended by Winston Churchill, King Faisal of Iraq, Sir Percy Cox, Gertrude Bell

Humber saloon advert - Molyneux - Gertrude Lawrence
Advertisement for the Humber Vogue Saloon, a special model with design input from couturier Edward Molyneux - there were a number of collaborations between artists/designers

Gertrude Lawrence in Molyneux
A pale green and russet brown evening ensemble by Edward Molyneux, designed for Gertrude Lawrence to wear in the play, Behold we Live at the St. Jamess Theatre in 1932. Date: 1932

GERTRUDE STEIN (1874-1946). American writer. Oil over a photograph, 1942

Gertrude Lawrence by Autori
Stylised caricature of Gertrude Lawrence (1898 - 1952), British actress and musical comedy performer at the time she was appearing in Private Lives by Noel Coward at the Phoenix Theatre in London

Gertrude Lawrence by Garretto
Gertrude Lawrence (1898 - 1952), actress and singer, portrayed in highly stylised caricature by Garretto at the time she was playing the lead role in Noel Cowards " Private Lives"

Gravetye Manor - West Hoathly, Sussex
Gravetye Manor - home of William Robinson (friend of Gertrude Jekyll) West Hoathly, Sussex. Date: 2017

Gertrude Fitzpatrick 2
Lady GERTRUDE FITZPATRICK daughter of the second earl of Upper Ossory, but even with her posh name and her handsome looks, she chose never to wed. Date: CIRCA 1781 - 1841

Gertrude Fitzpatrick
Lady GERTRUDE FITZPATRICK daughter of the second earl of Upper Ossory, but even with her posh name and her handsome looks, she chose never to wed. Date: CIRCA 1781 - 1841

A new dance - the Truda-Trott, 1927
Photographs demonstrating a new dance trend in 1927, the Truda-Trott devised in Austria as a compliment to the female Channel swimmer, Gertrude Ederle

Gertrude Bells Aeroplane & Arrival

Gertrude Bell on Horseback - Baghdad, Iraq

Costume design by Gertrude A. Johnson for showgirl in blue gown, New York, 1920s Date: 1920s

The first authentic stage Tess
Photographs of the first production of Thomas Hardys own dramatic version of his novel Tess of the d Urbervilles on 26th November 1924 by the Hardy Players at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester

Views and crafts of Buckinghamshire, Womens Institute banner design, 1937, (1943). Page painted by a member of a Buckinghamshire Womens Institute

Gertrude Ederle, first woman to swim the Channel, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Gertrude Ederle, first woman to swim the Channel, 1926, (1935). Miss Gertrude Ederle [1905-2003], the young American swimmer, was the first woman to swim the Channel [between England and France]

Landscape painting by Gertrude Jekyll
The Pilgrim's Yews, Merrow Downs - Landscape painting by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932), influential British horticulturist, garden designer, artist and writer. Date: 1890

Hansel And Gretel
A colourful illustration depicting the German fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel. The siblings can be seen looking out from the forest, towards the Witch's house made from gingerbread

The Bird of Paradise and Colonel Witwou'd, - actress and courtesan Gertrude Mahon (nee Tilson) and George Bodens, Gentleman Usher to the King Date: 1781

Bust, Head Of Spanish Peasant
A portrait sculpture of a Spanish peasant man wearing a simple bandana. Date: circa 1921

Mrs. Fred Taylor
A portrait oil painting of a woman wearing a dark blue velvet gown, jade coloured necklace and a large, blue diamond shaped brooch. Date: circa 1918

Actors and Actresses
Edwardian actors and actresses. Mr. Bernard Shaw and Miss Lillah McCarthy. Mr. Fred Terry's Daughter. Mr. Arthur Bourchier. Miss Iris Hoey. Miss Ellen Terry. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Gertrude Hoffmann, dancer as Zobeide in ??Scheherazade
Miss Gertrude Hoffmann, dancer and choreographer (1883-1966), as Zobeide in ??Scheherazade, theatrical portrait in costume and jewellery

Gertrude Lawrence
British actress, singer, dancer and musical comedy performer Gertrude Lawrence (1898-1952). Around this time she was appearing in revue shows in London and New York. Date: circa 1925

Gertrude Lawrence (1898-1952), actress on holiday, Switzerland. Captioned, Home and Away: The One-and-Only Gertrude Lawrence Takes a Swiss Holiday'

Victorian Death Bereavement Mourning White Black
victorian, death, bereavement, mourning, white, black, 1850s, embossed, card, religion, religious, belief, faith, tree, trees, cemetery, urn, urns, funerary, rectangle, rectangular, woman, women

Embossed Victorian mourning card, three daughters
Embossed Victorian mourning card, with a grieving woman, an urn above and a church on the right. In Memory of Louisa, fourth daughter of Edward and Louisa Paris, who died January 8th, 1858

Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence in the play Has Anybody Seen our Ship?, part of the programme To-night at 8.30, at the Phoenix Theatre, 1936. Date: 19/02/1936

Photograph showing Noel Coward (1899-1973) and Gertrude Lawrence (1898-1952) starring in Coward's repertory Tonight at Seven Thirty, which included the piece Shadow Play, Manchester, 1935

Gertrude Lester
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Gertrude Lester as the widowed Sonia Date: 1908

A scene with the 18 Gertrude Hoffman girls from Artists and Models Paris Edition at the Winter Garden Theatre, New York (1925) Date: 1925

A scene from Rose Marie at the Drury Lane Theatre, London (1925) Date: 1925

Portrait of Gertrude. Woman with her hair up, wearing off-the-shoulder dress decorated with lace and ribbons
5912919 Portrait of Gertrude. Woman with her hair up, wearing off-the-shoulder dress decorated with lace and ribbons. Steel stipple engraving by William Henry Mote after an illustration by John

Summer, 1917
BON50735 Summer, 1917 by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

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Gertrude, a name that resonates with history and creativity. From Gertrude Bell, the trailblazing explorer and writer who lived from 1868 to 1926, to Gertrude Stein, the influential American writer of the early 20th century. Each Gertrude leaves an indelible mark on their respective fields. In a photograph captured around 1915, we catch a glimpse into the world Stein. Inside her studio at 27 Rue de Fleurus in Paris, one can only imagine the creative energy that flowed within those walls. But there's more to this story than just famous namesakes. A Whitbread Pale Ale advertisement reminds us of simpler times when enjoying a refreshing drink was enough to bring joy. Meanwhile, Mata Hari and Walery Paris transport us back to an era shrouded in mystery and intrigue. These glimpses into history remind us of how far society has come since then. Yet amidst all these historical references lies another intriguing figure - Gertrude Lawrence. Known for her talent as an actress and singer, she captivated audiences with her performances both on stage and screen. And let's not forget about Gertrude Bell herself - exploring Iraq through picnics or capturing moments frozen in time at just age 26. Her adventurous spirit knew no bounds as she ventured into uncharted territories. As we piece together these fragments from different eras - advertisements for Humber saloons or Molyneux fashion sketches featuring Gertrude Lawrence - we are reminded of the rich tapestry that is human history. So here's to all the remarkable women named Gertrude who have left their mark on our collective memory. Their stories continue to inspire generations after them, reminding us that greatness knows no boundaries when passion meets determination.