Marjory Collection

Stunt / Wall of Death
Wall of Death - Motorcycle rider Fearless Billy Ward riding the wall (picture also shows Dare Devil Marjory Ward )

NYC: PENN STATION, 1942. Passengers waiting for their train at Penn Station in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

CENTRAL PARK, 1942. Sitting on the lawn in Central Park in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

Gwyneth Thomson and Helena Normanton
Two of our coming Portias. Mrs. Gwyneth Marjory Thomson, accepted by the Benchers of Lincolns Inn as a student in 1920. On the right, Miss Helena Normanton

Helmet with cape pieces by Marjory Tillotson, WW1 knitting
Pattern from a Baldwins knitting booklet during the First World War for a wool helmet with cape pieces to protect the neck and chest designed by the leading knitting expert

Knitted helmet, WW1 knitting, comforts for soldiers
Photograph and pattern written by Marjory Tillotson for Baldwins yarn manufacturers, to make a knitted helmet with cap pieces - one of numerous comforts for soldiers suggested during the First World

NYC: PENN STATION, 1942. A woman and her baby waiting for their train at Penn Station in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: CHINATOWN, 1942. Women in a gift shop in Chinatown, New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: BOYS, 1942. Jewish boys sitting on the steps of a synagogue in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

JUNGLE GYM, 1942. Children climbing on a jungle gym in the Central Park playground, New York City. Photographed by Marjory Collins, October 1942

Resy and Dragor, Pierre and Silk, Marsh and Maud
Four professional poses: Maud Resy and Dragor (French dancers recently appeared in the London Coliseum), M.Pierre and Marjory Silk (gave exhibition dances at the Hyde Park Hotel)

Scottish Writer and Child Prodigy Marjorie Fleming
Marjorie Fleming - Pet Marjorie Scottish writer and child prodigy. Date: circa 1810s

ICE CREAM MAN, 1942. Children buying ice cream from the Good Humor man in Greenbelt, Maryland. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: BAND, 1942. Italian-American men with instruments and a Brooklyn Dodgers drum inside a Mott Street bar in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: SAILORS, 1943. American women hosting European sailors during United Nations week in Oswego, New York. Photograph by Marjory Collins, June 1943

NEW YORK: MOTT STREET. Child with a doll on Mott Street, New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, January 1943

CENTRAL PARK, 1942. Men relaxing in Central Park on a Sunday, New York. Photograph by Marjory Collins, September 1942

NYC: BOWERY, 1942. A hotel on the Bowery in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK CITY: MAN, 1942. A bum who claimed to be a Scottish comedian on 14th Street in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: BOWERY, 1942. The Bowery at night in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: BOWERY, 1942. A cafeteria on the Bowery in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: BOWERY, 1942. A man sleeping on the Bowery in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: PENN STATION, 1942. The interior of Penn Station in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: PENN STATION, 1942. Passengers in the waiting room at Penn Station in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: PENN STATION, 1942. Soldiers waiting for their train at Penn Station in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: PENN STATION, 1942. Sailors waiting for their train at Penn Station in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: PENN STATION, 1942. Soldiers and sailors waiting for their train at Penn Station in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: PENN STATION, 1942. Passengers in the concourse at Penn Station in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

CENTRAL PARK, 1942. A sailor with girls in Central Park, New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

CENTRAL PARK, 1942. Entrance to the Central Park Zoo in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

CENTRAL PARK, 1942. Outside the Central Park restaurant in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

SWIMMING POOL, 1942. Bathers waiting on line to get into the municipal pool in Washington D.C. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

SWIMMING POOL, 1942. Bathers at the municipal pool in Washington D.C. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: RABBI, 1942. A rabbi inspecting the wine a kosher wine shop in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

EASTER, 1943. Easter high mass at the Corpus Christi church in the Polish community in Buffalo, New York. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1943

NEW YORK: POLICE OFFICER. Portrait of an Irish-American policeman in Central Park, New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: WEAVING SHOP. A Jewish weaving shop on Broome Street in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK CITY: BAR, 1942. An Irish-American bartender serving beer to British sailors in a bar on 3rd Avenue in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: HAT VENDOR. A man selling hats on the street in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: CLOTHING STORE. A storefront clothing shop in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, c1942

NEW YORK CITY: MARKET. A street market in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, c1942

NEW YORK: MOTT STREET, 1942. A flag raising ceremony on Mott Street in New York City, in honor of men from the neighborhood in the United States Army. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: MOTT STREET, 1942. Italian-American women on a fire escape watching a parade and flag raising ceremony on Mott Street in New York City

NEW YORK: STOREFRONT, 1942. Window of a Jewish religious shop on Broome Street in New York City. Photograph, by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: FISH MARKET, 1942. Jaffes Fish Market in a Jewish neighborhood in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: MARKET, 1942. Italian and Jewish customers in the First Avenue market at Tenth Street in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NEW YORK: LITTLE ITALY. An Italian shoemaker and his wife on Mott Street in Little Italy, New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

HOPSCOTCH, 1942. A Chinese-American girl playing hopscotch with her Jewish friend outside her home in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

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"Marjory: A Stuntwoman's Journey through Time and Knitting" Step into the thrilling world of Marjory, a fearless stuntwoman who defied societal norms in 1942 New York City. From Penn Station to Central Park, she captivated audiences with death-defying stunts on the infamous Wall of Death. But Marjory was more than just a daredevil. In her spare time, she knitted helmets for soldiers during World War I, providing comfort and protection to those fighting on the front lines. Her intricate designs became renowned as symbols of resilience and care. Inspired by trailblazers like Gwyneth Thomson and Helena Normanton, Marjory shattered glass ceilings in a male-dominated industry. She fearlessly pursued her passion for adrenaline-fueled performances while challenging gender stereotypes. Behind the scenes, Marjory had an uncanny talent for writing captivating nursery rhymes that echoed through generations. Just like Scottish writer and child prodigy Marjorie Fleming before her, she enchanted both young and old with whimsical tales woven from her imagination. As we delve deeper into Marjory's life story, we discover her unique fashion sense – donning a helmet adorned with cape pieces crafted by none other than herself. This WW1 knitting masterpiece showcased not only her creativity but also served as a symbol of empowerment. Amidst all the chaos of war-torn New York City in 1942, there was beauty to be found even in unexpected places like Chinatown. Here we find women browsing through gift shops where they stumble upon trinkets that remind them of their beloved heroine - Marjory Tillotson's creations - Resy and Dragor dolls or Pierre and Silk figurines lovingly handcrafted by skilled artisans. Marjory's legacy lives on today as an icon who fearlessly challenged societal boundaries while leaving behind a trail of awe-inspiring stunts performed in the heart of New York City.