Humphrey Collection

Humphry Davy, caricature
Humphry Davy. Caricature of the British chemist and physicist Humphry Davy (1778-1829), holding a Davy lamp. The Davy lamp was a safety lamp designed for use in coal mines

Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII
973055 The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII, with their Armorial Bearings and Badges (coloured engraving)

The state tinkers, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, Published Feb y 10th 1780 by W. Humphrey, 1780. 1 print : engraving, color. Three men breaking a large bowl which is cracked and patched

Tewin Water House and Tewin Water, Hertfordshire
View of Tewin Water House and Tewin Water, at Digswell, Hertfordshire, with a host of golden daffodils in the foreground. The house was built in the 17th century

Staple Inn, Holborn, London, 1924-1926. Artist: Humphrey Joel
Staple Inn, Holborn, 1924-1926. Staple Inn, the last surviving Inn of Chancery, dates from 1585. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume III

Honi. Soi. Qui. Mal. Y. Pense: The Caricature Shop of G. Humphrey, 27 St. Jamess Street, London, August 12, 1821

Volunteer Camp Windsor, I. Sleeping Partners. 2. Military Position, 3. In Flagrante Delicto. 4. Hi, Sir I What The 5. The Humphrey Cup. 6. A Commercial Speculation. 7. A Tight Fit. 8

SIR HUMPHRY DAVY (1778-1829). English chemist. Oil on canvas, 1803, by Henry Howard

HUMPHRY DAVY (1778-1829). English chemist, pictured with, bottom right, the miners safety lamp he invented in 1815. Wood engraving, 19th century

L assemblee Nationale Or Grand Cooperation Meeting At St. Anns Hill. Respectfully Dedicated To The Admirers Of A Broad-bottom d Administration, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Artist

Drawings Prints, Print, Sympathy, Family, Journey, Laying, Dust, Publisher, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Sympathy, or A Family On A Journey Laying The Dust, Publisher, Artist, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, British, 1742

Eleanor Cobham (c. 1400 - 1452), Duchess of Gloucester, accused of practising magic to
Eleanor Cobham (c.1400 - 1452), Duchess of Gloucester, accused of practising magic to help her husband Humphrey to the throne, does public penance in the streets of London. Date: 13th November 1441

Humphrey Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Date: 1922

Humphrey Lyttleton and Buck Clayton, Wood Green, London, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett
Humphrey Lyttleton and Buck Clayton, Wood Green, London, 1964

Cornwall, England - Black Humphrey Rock and Porth Island, Porth. Date: circa 1970s

Scotts Bunker, Polygon Wood, Belgium
The bunker is just behind the New Zealand National Memorial, though one needs to climb a small wall to visit it from there

The Royal Institution electric battery, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub. 1870
3614215 The Royal Institution electric battery, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Royal Institution electric battery)

The young Humphry Davy making his first experiments (litho)
5198199 The young Humphry Davy making his first experiments (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Humphry Davy making his first experiments)

Monument of Humphrey Duke of Gloucester, in St Albans Abbey Church (engraving)
6025154 Monument of Humphrey Duke of Gloucester, in St Albans Abbey Church (engraving) by Blore, Edward (1789-1879); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument of Humphrey Duke of Gloucester)

Very Slippy Weather (coloured engraving)
582327 Very Slippy Weather (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Very Slippy Weather. Published 1808.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Five dancers at the Dance Magazine convention of Dancing Masters of America on 23rd August 1927. Doris Humphrey (top left) of the Denishawn dancers in New York

Advert for the Denishawn Summer camp at Westport Connecticut, 1928 led by Ted Shawn with Hazel Krans, Ernestine Day, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman Date: 1928

Very Slippy Weather, 1808
1574448 Very Slippy Weather, 1808 by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: Hand-coloured etching depicts an elderly man who has slipped)

Greenwich Palace
The Palace of Placentia, also known as Greenwich Palace, was an English royal residence that was initially built by Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, in 1443

Certificate of honorary membership for Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829
TRI208256 Certificate of honorary membership for Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829) to the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, 5th December 1823 by English School

Sir Humphry Davys (1778-1829) Certificate of Membership to the Institut de France
TRI208257 Sir Humphry Davys (1778-1829) Certificate of Membership to the Institut de France, 10th December 1819 by French School, (19th century); The Royal Institution, London

Stoke Park, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, published c
STC181154 Stoke Park, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, published c.1826 (colour litho) by Gendall, John (1790-1865) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: seat of John Penn)

Humphrey Gilbert in Newfoundland
Sir Humphrey Gilbert reading out his commission at Newfoundland, where he took possession of the surrounding lands and fishing waters in the name of the British crown

Cinema Actors and Directors
Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood, Dustin Hoffman, Hitchcock, Michael Caine, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Clarke Gable, Steve McQueen, Humphrey Bogart, Marlon Brando, Woody Allen - Cinema

Joyous Days. Rie Cramer. Susan sits at the mirror. From postcard series Joyous Days published by Humphrey Milford. Date: 1922

Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester (engraving)
2791512 Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester)

Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1815) (litho)
KW244291 Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1815) (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: inventor of the Davy Lamp; ); English, out of copyright

Humfray Gylbert knight his charte, c. 1582 (vellum)
660771 Humfray Gylbert knight his charte, c.1582 (vellum) by Dee, John (1527-1609); 50x62 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Sir Humphrey Gilbert (c)

Dignity! - "Grace was in all her Steps. Heaven in her eyes, In all her actions di
Dignity! - " Grace was in all her Steps. Heaven in her eyes, In all her actions dignity", June 21, 1821

A Wooden Substitute, or Any Port in a Storm, January 19, 1821. Creator: Theodore Lane
A Wooden Substitute, or Any Port in a Storm, January 19, 1821

Cymon and Iphigenia, May 2, 1796. Creator: James Gillray
Cymon and Iphigenia, May 2, 1796

British Tars Towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour; the Broad-Bottom Leviathan trying Billys Old Boat, and the Little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition, October 1, 1807

The Magnanimous Minister, Chastising Prussian Perfidy. -vide-Morning Chronicle April
The Magnanimous Minister, Chastising Prussian Perfidy.-vide-Morning Chronicle April 28th, May 2, 1806

The Bottomless-Pitt, March 16, 1792. Creator: James Gillray
The Bottomless-Pitt, March 16, 1792

Enter Cowslip with a Bowl of Cream. - vide Brandenburg Theatricals, June 13, 1795

Maecenas, in pursuit of the Fine Arts. -Scene, Pall Mall; a Frosty Morning, May 9, 1808
Maecenas, in pursuit of the Fine Arts.-Scene, Pall Mall; a Frosty Morning, May 9, 1808

L Enfant Trouve: -a Sample of Roman Charity!-or-the Misfortune of Not Being Born wi
L Enfant Trouve:-a Sample of Roman Charity!-or-the Misfortune of Not Being Born with Marks of " the Talents", May 19, 1808

Pillars of the Constitution, February 1, 1809. Creator: James Gillray
Pillars of the Constitution, February 1, 1809

Counsellor O. P. -Defender of our Theatric Liberties, December 5, 1809
Counsellor O.P.-Defender of our Theatric Liberties, December 5, 1809

A Bravura Air. Mandane, December 22, 1801. Creator: James Gillray
A Bravura Air. Mandane, December 22, 1801

Blowing-up the Pic-Nic s; -or-Harlequin Quixote Attacking the Puppets, vide Tottenham Street Pantomime, April 2, 1802

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"Humphrey: A Multifaceted Legacy of Ingenuity and Artistry" From the brilliant mind of Humphry Davy, the English chemist who revolutionized scientific discovery, to the whimsical caricatures created by Gillray and G. Humphrey's Caricature Shop, the name "Humphrey" resonates with creativity and innovation. Davy's pioneering work in chemistry not only earned him fame but also saved countless lives with his invention of the miners' safety lamp. His portrait, captured on canvas by Henry Howard in 1803, immortalizes his genius for generations to come. But "Humphrey" is not limited to science alone; it extends its reach into various realms. In a vibrant coloured engraving titled "The Houses of York and Lancaster, " we delve into history as we explore their origin and reunion under this captivating name. Music enthusiasts are transported back to 1956 at Colston Hall in Bristol where jazz legends Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet mesmerize audiences with their soulful melodies. Their performance echoes through time, reminding us of the power music holds. Nature lovers find solace at Tewin Water House in Hertfordshire—a tranquil haven that bears witness to the beauty surrounding us. Cecil Aldin's illustration of an Ugly Duckling reminds us that even amidst adversity, there is potential for transformation. In a satirical twist, James Gillray presents "The State Tinkers, " shedding light on political affairs through biting humor. This serves as a reminder that art can be a powerful tool for social commentary. Lastly, Volunteer Camp Windsor showcases unity and dedication within our communities—an embodiment of what it means to come together for a greater cause. Whether it be through scientific breakthroughs or artistic expressions, "Humphrey" leaves an indelible mark on history—forever intertwined with brilliance and imagination.