Knapp Collection

Pyrus cydonia, quince
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Pyrus Cydonia, quince

An engraving depicting Knapp's auto-ophthalmoscope, 19th century
5311417 An engraving depicting Knapp's auto-ophthalmoscope, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Givaudan Ltd. - Chemist with bottle and aerosol can
Client: Givaudan Ltd. - Chemist with bottle and aerosol can -August 12, 1963. The company is still in operation to this day, based at Staines. Date: 1963

Robert McCarty Knapp of Illinois, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Robert McCarty Knapp of Illinois, 1865-1880. Knapp, Hon. Robert M. of Ill. between 1865 and 1880

Decorative border from ceiling panel
A photograph of one of the decorative borders from the ceiling panels on the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall

Somerset TA16 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA16 5

Somerset TA3 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Somerset TA3 6

Test Valley SO51 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Test Valley SO51 9

Perth and Kinross PH14 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Perth and Kinross PH14 9

Johann Georg Knapp
JOHANN GEORGE KNAPP German churchman and educator. Date: 1705 - 1771

Georg Christian Knapp
GEORG CHRISTIAN KNAPP German theologian Date: 1753 - 1825

Albert Knapp
ALBERT KNAPP German writer Date: 1798 - 1864

Alois Senefelder 1871 Joseph F Knapp American
Alois Senefelder, 1871. Joseph F. Knapp (American), and Henry B. Major (American). Lithograph

Tea-Water Pump
Several people, including a horseman, gather at Knapps Tea-Water Pump for a glass or jug of water, Greenwich Village, New York, New York, late 1700s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

OREGON: THE DALLES. Native Americans on the shore of the Columbia River at The Dalles, Oregon Territory. Lithograph, c1855, by Sarony, Major, and Knapp

Coffee (Coffea arabica), decorative panel C016 / 5915
Coffee (Coffea arabica). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Big-leaf magnolia (Magnolia auriculata) C016 / 5917
Big-leaf magnolia (Magnolia auriculata). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Black oak (Quercus tinctoria) C016 / 5916
Black oak (Quercus tinctoria). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Pyrus indica, Indian pear
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Nicotiana tabacum, tobacco
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Gossypium barbadense, sea cotton
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London. Showing Gossypium barbadense, sea cotton

Myroxylon pereirae, balsam of Peru
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London. Showing Myroxylon pereirae, balsam of Peru

Quercus tinctoria, black oak

Prunus amygdalus, almond
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London. Showing Prunus amygdalus, almond

Magnolia auriculata, big-leaf magnolia
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Butea frondosa, flame of the forest
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London. Butea frondosa, flame of the forest

Cornus capitata, dogwood
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Citrus bergamia, bergamot orange
Citrus aurantium var. bergamia (Family Rutaceae). A variety of orange, known as the bergamot orange, from which a perfume is obtained

Garcinia hanburii, gamboge tree
One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall of the Natural History Museum, London. Showing Garcinia hanburii, gamboge tree

Bird from decorative ceiling panels
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing a bird painted in gold

Pyrus malus, apple
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Pyrus malus, apple

Octopus ceiling panel
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing a black and white painting of an octopus

Detail of Natural History Museum ceiling
Vines and the letters VR (Victoria Regina) decorate the ceilings of the side galleries in the Natural History Museums Waterhouse Building

Snail ceiling panel
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing a black and white painting of a snail

Decorative border from ceiling panel
A photograph of one of the decorative borders from the ceiling panels on the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall

Decorative border from ceiling panels
A photograph of one of the decorative borders of a ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall

The Natural History Museums Central Hall
The structure and decoration of Waterhouses Museum beautifully complement each other. The museum was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905) and first opened on Easter Monday 1881

Hirundo sp. swallow
A photograph of one of the many animals deaturing in the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall

Bird from decorative ceiling panel
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing a bird painted in gold

Magnolia denudata, yulan magnolia
Illustration in the Reeves Collection, c. 1820s, watercolour with bodycolour on paper. Also used in Potted Histories (2003) by Sandra Knapp (page 134)

Quassia amara, quassia
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Quassia amara

Detail of terracotta moulding of a monkey
Part of the intricate interior architecture found in the Natural History Museums Waterhouse building, designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905)

Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
A statue at the Natural History Museum, London. Banks was a British explorer and naturalist who donated specimens after his 1768 voyage with Captain Cook on board the Endeavour

Bird, leaves and chameleon design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. The image also appears in The Gilded Canopy

Dragonfly from decorative ceiling panels

Bordered ceiling panel
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. This panel is blank save for a patterned boarder surrounding it

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"Exploring the Legacy of Knapp: From Johann Georg to Albert, a Journey through Time" Step into the world of Knapp, where history unfolds with each name. Johann Georg Knapp, Georg Christian Knapp, and Albert Knapp - these individuals have left an indelible mark on their respective fields. A business card from G. W. Bulgin, an undertaker in London, offers a glimpse into the professional connections that shaped their lives. It serves as a reminder of the diverse paths they traversed. Robert McCarty Knapp's presence in Illinois during 1865-1880 remains shrouded in mystery. Who was this enigmatic figure? The creator of his portrait is unknown but captures his essence nonetheless. Delicate decorative borders from ceiling panels transport us to another era – one filled with grandeur and attention to detail. These intricate designs speak volumes about the craftsmanship prevalent during that time. Maps reveal geographical locations associated with Somerset TA16 5, Somerset TA3 6, Test Valley SO51 9, Wiltshire SP5 5 and Perth and Kinross PH14 9 – places that hold significance for various members of the Knapp family. Each pin on these maps represents a story waiting to be unraveled. As we delve deeper into history's tapestry woven by the Knapps, we are reminded that every individual leaves behind a unique legacy worth exploring. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we uncover more about Johann Georg Knapp, Georg Christian Knapp, Albert Knapp - and those who bear their name across continents.