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"Nancy: A Timeless Tale of Art, Elegance, and Wit" In the heart of Boston's Public Garden stands the iconic "Make way for ducklings" sculpture by Nancy Schon

Background imageNancy Collection: The Place Stanislas, Nancy (engraving)

The Place Stanislas, Nancy (engraving)
1052121 The Place Stanislas, Nancy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Place Stanislas, Nancy)

Background imageNancy Collection: The War, the Place Stanislas, at Nancy (engraving)

The War, the Place Stanislas, at Nancy (engraving)
1104519 The War, the Place Stanislas, at Nancy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Place Stanislas, at Nancy)

Background imageNancy Collection: Porte de la Citadelle, a Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle (chromolitho)

Porte de la Citadelle, a Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle (chromolitho)
974683 Porte de la Citadelle, a Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte de la Citadelle, a Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle)

Background imageNancy Collection: 'The Manxman, 'at the Shaftesbury Theatre (litho)

"The Manxman, "at the Shaftesbury Theatre (litho)
1100418 " The Manxman, " at the Shaftesbury Theatre (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Manxman)

Background imageNancy Collection: Nancy, Place Stanislas, Fontaine de Neptune (colour photo)

Nancy, Place Stanislas, Fontaine de Neptune (colour photo)
2803909 Nancy, Place Stanislas, Fontaine de Neptune (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nancy, Place Stanislas, Fontaine de Neptune)

Background imageNancy Collection: Nancy, The Drudge (colour litho)

Nancy, The Drudge (colour litho)
2800156 Nancy, The Drudge (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nancy, The Drudge)

Background imageNancy Collection: The equestrian group at the Circus Ball, Grosvenor House, 1933

The equestrian group at the Circus Ball, Grosvenor House, 1933. From left, Nancy Mitford, Cecil Beaton, Lady Castlerosse and Viscountess Weymouth. Date: 1933

Background imageNancy Collection: 'Nancy, heres the old man come back with a new hat'(engraving)

"Nancy, heres the old man come back with a new hat"(engraving)
2792772 " Nancy, heres the old man come back with a new hat" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Nancy)

Background imageNancy Collection: Listening at the door, 1896 (engraving)

Listening at the door, 1896 (engraving)
2962873 Listening at the door, 1896 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Chapter 38 of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1775-1817) first published 1818

Background imageNancy Collection: Spotlight on five dancers and dance teams, 1928

Spotlight on five dancers and dance teams, 1928. Nancy Carroll (top left) signed to Paramount Pictures, Adele Smith (top right) appearing in George Whites Manhatten Mary, Ilya Raycelle (centre)

Background imageNancy Collection: Four dance beauties from Hollywood, 1928

Four dance beauties from Hollywood, 1928. Nancy Carroll one of Paramounts players (top left), Clara Bow from Paramount (top right)

Background imageNancy Collection: Nancy Carrol, Paramount-Publix star resting between scenes

Nancy Carrol, Paramount-Publix star resting between scenes, 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageNancy Collection: French mens costumes of the late 15th century

French mens costumes of the late 15th century. The top group shows a man being dressed in armour and helm, and the bottom group shows a rich man with partner in feather beret looking a a group of

Background imageNancy Collection: Tyll Eulenspiegel, 15th century German chapbook hero

Tyll Eulenspiegel, 15th century German chapbook hero and scatological prankster. In colorful doublet, cape and hose, with basket and tankard of jesters. From a color drawing in a travel book

Background imageNancy Collection: Nannie Langhorne Shaw pictured in The Sketch at the time of her engagement to Waldorf

Nannie Langhorne Shaw pictured in The Sketch at the time of her engagement to Waldorf Astor. Her sister Irene was married to the artist Charles Dana Gibson

Background imageNancy Collection: Nannie Langhorne Shaw pictured in The Bystander at the time of her engagement to Waldorf

Nannie Langhorne Shaw pictured in The Bystander at the time of her engagement to Waldorf Astor in 1906. Her sister Irene married the artist Charles Dana Gibson so both women were celebrated as being

Background imageNancy Collection: Nancy Astor, the first woman M. P. to take her seat in the House of Commons

Nancy Astor, the first woman M. P. to take her seat in the House of Commons
Nancy Astor, the first woman M.P. to take her seat in the House of Commons, seen in 1911 arriving at a recent meet of the Pytchley Hunt. Date: 1911

Background imageNancy Collection: Engagement of the Beaton sisters

Engagement of the Beaton sisters
An impression by society sketch portraitist Pat Charles of the two recently engaged sisters of Cecil Beaton with their fiancÚ│« Nancy Beaton is seen with Sir Hugh Smiley

Background imageNancy Collection: Diana and Nancy Mitford at the Midnight Ballet

Diana and Nancy Mitford at the Midnight Ballet
Nancy Mitford and her sister Diana (Mrs Bryan Guinness) at The Midnight Ballet Party which took place the Carlton Theatre in aid of Queen Charlottes Hospital

Background imageNancy Collection: Lilian Braithwaite as Nancy Thistleton 1902

Lilian Braithwaite as Nancy Thistleton 1902
Miss Lilian Braithwaite in the part which made her famous, as Nancy Thistleton in The Finding of Nancy by Netta Syrett. 1902 1902

Background imageNancy Collection: Gladiolus lemoinei hybrid, Paul Margueritte

Gladiolus lemoinei hybrid, Paul Margueritte, raised by Emile Lemoine of Nancy. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker after an illustration by J

Background imageNancy Collection: Begonia hybrid, Madame Charles de Bosschere

Begonia hybrid, Madame Charles de Bosschere, raised by F. Crousse of Nancy. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker after an illustration by J

Background imageNancy Collection: Begonia hybrid raised by F. Crousse of Nancy

Begonia hybrid raised by F. Crousse of Nancy, Begonia hybrida festiva. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker after an illustration by J

Background imageNancy Collection: La Neuve Malgrange (pen & brown ink on paper)

La Neuve Malgrange (pen & brown ink on paper)
CTS449203 La Neuve Malgrange (pen & brown ink on paper) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 7.9x15.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageNancy Collection: Nancy in the distance: harriers pursuing a hare (pen & brown ink on paper)

Nancy in the distance: harriers pursuing a hare (pen & brown ink on paper)
CTS449198 Nancy in the distance: harriers pursuing a hare (pen & brown ink on paper) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 8x15.6 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageNancy Collection: Extraordinary pieces of artillery

Extraordinary pieces of artillery: view and section of the culverine of Nancy, a triple cannon, a twin cannon and an ancient screwpiece

Background imageNancy Collection: Charles the Bold at Nancy (engraving)

Charles the Bold at Nancy (engraving)
727832 Charles the Bold at Nancy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles the Bold at Nancy)

Background imageNancy Collection: Sacred bamboo, Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo, Nandina domestica
La Bagard. Sacred bamboo, Nandina domestica. Named for Bagard, Prof. of the College Royal des Medecins, Nancy. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des

Background imageNancy Collection: La Verrerie, Pieces Diverses de L Exposition de M Emile Galle, de Nancy (engraving)

La Verrerie, Pieces Diverses de L Exposition de M Emile Galle, de Nancy (engraving)
3640436 La Verrerie, Pieces Diverses de L Exposition de M Emile Galle, de Nancy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Verrerie)

Background imageNancy Collection: Nancy Green or a Trip to Kew, by G W Hunt

Nancy Green or a Trip to Kew, by G W Hunt
Promotional music sheet for Nancy Green or A Trip To Kew music hall song by G. W. Hunt, circa 1866, and sung by the popular singer Alfred Vance aka The Great Vance

Background imageNancy Collection: Lady Clifton of Rathmore by Madame Yevonde

Lady Clifton of Rathmore by Madame Yevonde
Lady Clifton of Rathmore, formerly Miss Nancy Glen Kidston, daughter of the late Captain Glen Kidston. She married Lord Clifton in 1923

Background imageNancy Collection: Hon Nancy Freeman-Mitford, novelist

Hon Nancy Freeman-Mitford, novelist daughter of Lord Redesdale, at the time of her engagement to Hon Peter Rennell Rodd, second son of Lord Rennell. Date: 1933

Background imageNancy Collection: Nancy Lopez - USA golfer

Nancy Lopez - USA golfer
Nancy Lopez - American golfer Date: 1980s - 1990s

Background imageNancy Collection: Women members room at the House of Commons

Women members room at the House of Commons
The room at the House of Commons formerly occupied by General Seely as Under-Secretary for Air, and set apart in 1919 for Lady Astor

Background imageNancy Collection: Scenes in Nancy (engraving)

Scenes in Nancy (engraving)
1052047 Scenes in Nancy (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Nancy)



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"Nancy: A Timeless Tale of Art, Elegance, and Wit" In the heart of Boston's Public Garden stands the iconic "Make way for ducklings" sculpture by Nancy Schon. Just like this beloved artwork, Nancy herself was a creative force that left an indelible mark on those who crossed her path. Much like a Madame Yevonde portrait capturing the essence of Baba Beaton, Nancy Mitford exuded charm and sophistication. Her wit and intelligence were legendary, making her a captivating presence in literary circles. As we stroll through the enchanting Place Stanislas in Nancy, France, we are reminded of Nancy's passion for restoration. She appreciated artistry in all its forms - from gilded wrought iron work to intricate lamps crafted by Lamor. Nancy's influence extended beyond aesthetics; she also had a political side. Like Astor as the first woman MP, she fearlessly advocated for causes close to her heart. Her voice echoed through history just as loudly as it did at the wedding of Diana Mitford and Bryan Guinness. Delving into the past reveals another remarkable figure named Nancy Woodforde. Samuel Woodforde captured her beauty with his brush strokes during late 18th-early 19th century England. This glimpse into history reminds us that creativity transcends time. The bond between sisters is often unbreakable, exemplified by Diana and Nancy Mitford. Their shared experiences shaped their lives and inspired their works – a testament to sisterhood's enduring power. Through photographs taken at London Hippodrome or immortalized by Madame Yevonde's lens, we catch glimpses of sunny personalities surrounding Nancy Mitford. These snapshots capture moments filled with laughter and joy – traits synonymous with our enigmatic protagonist. In this tale celebrating artistry across generations and continents alike, we honor "Nancy. " From Boston to London to France – each chapter unveils new facets of her captivating story.