Lacy Collection

Emily Dickinson
EMILY DICKINSON American writer

The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918 (1919). Artist: Charles John De Lacy
The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918 (1919). HMS Vindictive was a British Arrogant-class cruiser built at Chatham Dockyard. She was launched on 9 December 1897 and completed in 1899

Immanuel Kant (Dobler)
IMMANUEL KANT German philosopher

A Dreadnought firing her great guns. Date: circa 1910s

George Ii / Players / 38 / 50
GEORGE II, KING OF ENGLAND Reigned 1727 - 1760

Advert / Tidmans Soap
Tidmans Herbal Skin Soap

Blighty magazine cover, Christmas 1945 - Happy New Year! 1945

Advert for Dickins & Jones lace items 1912
Selection of danity lace items for Christmas gifts for women. 1912

Jennie Churchill / Pse1885
JENNIE JEROME LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL Later wife of George Cornwallis-West

German fighting ship in Battle of Jutland, WW1
One of Germanys greatest fighting ships in the Battle of Jutland, First World War. 1916

Young woman, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

HMS Vindictive at Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
HMS Vindictive at Zeebrugge, Belgium, 23 April 1918 - a raid during the First World War, designed to disrupt use of the port by the German Navy Date: 1918

Evening clothing with pearls and lace 1912
Fashionable evening clothing using detailed embroidered lace and decorative pearls. 1912

I Want to be Happy, by Elsie Harding. 1925

Claudette Colbert, actress
Claudette Colbert (1903-1996), French-born American-based actress of screen and stage. circa 1940s

Victorian girl with her nanny (Polhill-Turner family)
An upper class Victorian girl, Beatrice (Emily Beatrice Violet, d 1930), standing on a chair, with her nanny standing next to her. They lived at Howbury Hall, Renhold, Bedfordshire

Beatrice / White Dress
PRINCESS BEATRICE Daughter of Victoria, married Prince Heinrich of Battenberg in 1885

Lady Elizabeth Butler
LADY ELIZABETH BUTLER nee THOMPSON English painter of military and battle scenes

Sir Francis Drake / Goldar
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE English Admiral

Wounded but Victorious, c1916 (1919). Artist: Charles John De Lacy
Wounded but Victorious, c1916 (1919). A British battlecruiser being towed into port after the Battle of Jutland. The Battle of Jutland was the largest naval battle fought by the British Royal Navys

Victorian Scrap -- Watercress Seller. late 19th century

ELIZ I / PLAYERS / 27 / 50
QUEEN ELIZABETH I Reigned 1558-1603

Lilburne / John / Gucht
JOHN LILBURNE Political agitator, English leader of the Levellers, imprisoned for importing Puritan publications

Shaftesbury / 1st Earl / Min
ANTHONY ASHLEY COOPER 1st EARL of SHAFTESBURY English politician

Rosie Begarnie Actress
ROSIE BEGARNIE British actress

Pepys / Rw / Oval
SAMUEL PEPYS Statesman & diarist

'HIM the German Emperor 10th August 1861, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'HIM the German Emperor 10th August 1861, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Johannes Brahms and Adele Strauss
Johannes Brahms, German composer, and Adele Strauss, wife of Johann Strauss II, at Bad Ischl, Austria. circa 1898

First Alexandra Rose Day charity, women selling roses
The First Alexandra Rose Day charity, women selling roses outside the Hotel Cecil on 26 June 1912. The charity was launched on the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Princess Alexandra from her

Egyptian woman in face veil with gilt cylinder, Egypt
Egyptian woman in a face veil (burko) made of black crepe with a gilt cylinder holding it away from her nose and mouth, Egypt. Date: 1922

Ava Lowle Willing, Lady Ribblesdale (1868-1958), American socialite, wife of Thomas Lister, 4th Baron Ribblesdale. late 19th century

The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. Creator
The Outbreak of the War - Transport Leaving England for the Cape, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Elo Asbestos Panels Advertisement
An advertisement for Elo Asbestos Panels Ltd. the photographs showcase an entrance hall and stairway that have been given the Elo treatment, with fireproof, damp and rotproof panelling

Lincoln's Inn Gateway
A detailed painting of Linoln's Inn Gateway, the name was taken from Henry Lacy, Earl of Lincoln and during the reign of Henry VIII, Sir Thomas Lovell was a prominent builder here

The Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand
Knight in ceremonial dress and wearing the Grand Cross of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand, also known as the Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand

Ludlow Castle
An oil painting of the medieval fortification, Ludlow Castle, overlooking the River Teme in Shropshire, England. The castle was built circa 1066-85 by Walter de Lacy. Date: circa 1921

Lady Acheson, nee Mildred Carter
Mildred Acheson, Countess of Gosford (1888-1965) was an American socialite, here depicted on the occasion of her wedding to Lord Archibald Acheson

White flowers on an Easter card with devotional words and decorative lacy border. circa 1890s

Eleanor Marx, youngest daughter of Karl Marx
Eleanor "Tussy" Marx (1855-1898), also known as Eleanor Marx Aveling, the English-born youngest daughter of Karl Marx. She was a social activist and literary translator. Date: circa 1880s

Infants Cap, c. 1939. Creator: Eleanor Gausser
Infants Cap, c. 1939

Portrait of a lady, known as Madame Poisson, mother of Madame de Pompadour
944645 Portrait of a lady, known as Madame Poisson, mother of Madame de Pompadour (pastel on paper) by Labille-Guiard, Adelaide (c.1749-1803)

Portrait of a Lady, 1615 (oil on panel)
5938259 Portrait of a Lady, 1615 (oil on panel) by Miereveld, Michiel Jansz. van (1567-1641); 65.4x55 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

"Her Guardian Angel", (stereograph)
884528 " Her Guardian Angel", (stereograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Isa Bowman, actress Date: 1890s

Yvette Guilbert, French cabaret singer and actress Date: 1890s

Lizzie Ruggles, actress Date: 1890s

Jessie Preston as Little Jack Sheppard Date: 1890s

Child with tennis racket Date: circa 1890

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"Lacy: A Tapestry of Art, Literature, and History" Step into the world of "Lacy, " a captivating journey through various realms of art, literature, and history. From the intense brushstrokes of Charles John De Lacy's masterpiece "The Vindictive at Zeebrugge" to Emily Dickinson's profound poetic musings, this caption unveils an intriguing tapestry. Immerse yourself in Immanuel Kant (Dobler)'s philosophical ponderings as you explore the depths of human existence. Feel the thunderous power unleashed by a Dreadnought firing her great guns, symbolizing both destruction and strength. David Wright's depiction of a woman reclining in black lingerie exudes sensuality and mystery—a tantalizing glimpse into femininity. Meanwhile, George II / Players / 38 / 50 transports us to another era where theatrical performances captivated audiences with their grandeur. Discover Tidmans Soap through an enticing advertisement that promises cleanliness and freshness. The Blighty magazine cover from Christmas 1945 evokes nostalgia for a post-war era filled with hope and joy. Witness the German fighting ship in Battle of Jutland during World War I—an emblematic image representing conflict on the high seas. Transporting ourselves back to 1912, we encounter evening clothing adorned with pearls and lace—a testament to elegance amidst changing times. Elsie Harding's desire expressed in "I Want to be Happy" resonates within our hearts as we strive for happiness amid life's challenges. Finally, meet a young woman from Ceylon (Sri Lanka), whose presence reminds us of cultural diversity and global connections. "Lacy" intertwines these diverse elements—artistic expressions spanning centuries—to create a rich narrative that invites contemplation while celebrating beauty in all its forms.