Josepha Collection

POEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN. Title page of the first edition of Sarah Josepha Hale s
POEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN. Title page of the first edition of Sarah Josepha Hales Poems for Our Children, Boston, Massachusetts, 1830, in which her poem, Mary Had a Little Lamb, was first printed

Marie Lohr as Josepha in Preserving Mr Panmure
Marie Lohr as Josepha in Pinero's farce, Preserving Mr Panmure Date: circa 1900s

Maria Josepha of Saxony, 1731 - 1767. Dauphine of France from the age of fifteen through her marriage to Louis de France. After a work by French Rococo portraitist, Maurice Quentin de La Tour

The Trial Of Marie-Antoinette Before The French Revolutionary Tribunal, 14th October, 1793. Marie Antoinette, 1755

Archduchess Adelheid of Austria (1914-1971) (full name: Adelheid Maria Josepha Sixta Antonia Roberta Ottonia Zita Charlotte Luise Immakulata Pia Theresia Beatrix Franziska Isabella Henriette)

Chamorro men, women and children of Guam, Mariana islands.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Louis Dauphin Chez Lui
The Dauphin Louis, son of Louis XV, with his wife Josepha and their children, one of whom will succeed to the throne as the ill-fated Louis XVI Date: 1760s

MARIA JOSEPHA OF SAXONY (1803-1829). Queen consort of Spain and wife of Ferdinand VII. Oil on canvas, c1825, by Francisco Lacoma

MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB. Ornamental drawing, 1904, to Sarah Josepha Hales Mary Had a Little Lamb, first published in 1830

MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB. The first printed text of Sarah Josepha Hales Mary Had a Little Lamb as it appeared in the first edition of her Poems for Our Children, Boston, Massachusetts, 1830

Maria Josepha de Braganca, Duchess of Bavaria (1857-1943) who assisted her husband the Duke, an ophthalmologist, in his work, particularly on cataracts, in his hospital at Tegernsee, Bavaria

SARAH JOSEPHA HALE (1788-1879). American writer and editor. Steel engraving, 19th century

Duchess Karl-Theodor with German Crown Prince
The Infanta Maria Jose of Portugal (Duchess Karl-Theodor - 1857-1943) (second wife of Duke Karl-Theodor in Bavaria ) at a stag hunt in Bavaria with her sons

Maria Josepha
MARIA JOSEPHA daughter of emperor Joseph I, wife of archduke Friedrich August II, archduchess of Aystria, qheen of Polish Lithuanian commonwealth

Josepha H Fuger / Miniatur
JOSEPHA HORTENSIA FUGER German actress, seen here in the role of Emilia Galotti

Bohemian Siamese Twins
The Bohemian Twins: Rosa and Josepha Blazek at various ages during their life. Born in 1878 medical experts predicted they would have a very short life. Here they are aged 27

Siamese twins performing in Paris
Rosa and Josepha at the Theatre de la Gaiete, Paris, where they appeared in the course of a play entitled Les aventures de M. Martin

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"Josepha: A Name That Echoes Through Time" From the pages of history to the stages of theater, the name Josepha has left its mark. Sarah Josepha Hale, a pioneer in children's literature, captivated young minds with her enchanting poems. Her title page bears testament to her legacy. In the world of performing arts, Marie Lohr brought Josepha to life in "Preserving Mr Panmure, " captivating audiences with her talent and grace. Meanwhile, Archduchess Adelheid of Austria carried the name with regal elegance. Traveling across oceans and cultures, Chamorro men, women, and children on Guam embraced their own version of Josepha. Their vibrant traditions painted a picture of unity and resilience. The Dauphine Maria Josepha of Saxony graced France's royal court at a tender age. Maurice Quentin de La Tour immortalized her beauty through his Rococo artistry—a timeless portrayal that still mesmerizes today. Yet not all who bore this name were destined for glory; Marie Antoinette faced an unjust trial before the French Revolutionary Tribunal. The echoes of her story remind us that even those adorned with noble titles can be subject to tragedy. Across borders and into Spain's royal realm came Queen consort Maria Josepha of Saxony—her presence brought strength and stability during tumultuous times alongside Ferdinand VII. Sarah Josepha Hale's beloved nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb" became an enduring part of childhoods worldwide—a testament to her ability to capture hearts through words alone. As time passed by, ornamental drawings further embellished Mary's tale—the delicate strokes adding depth to Sarah Josepha Hale's cherished creation. Maria Josepha de Braganca stood as Duchess beside Bavaria's Duke—an unwavering support throughout their shared journey—a symbol of love that transcends boundaries. Through these glimpses into history and culture, we see how one name, Josepha, has woven itself into the fabric of our world.