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Purser Collection

"Purser: A Glimpse into the Lives of Maritime Figures" Step back in time and delve into the captivating world of pursers

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Purser Collection: SIR ROGER CASEMENT (1864-1916). Irish revolutionary patriot. Oil on canvas by Sarah H
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Purser Collection: Portraits of Captain Sir John Franklin, and his Crew (engraving)
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Purser Collection: Crew of RMS Olympic
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Purser Collection: John Butler Yeats
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Purser Collection: The Hoppings fair, held on the Town Moor in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
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Purser Collection: Children dressing up playing Children's Postcard
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Purser Collection: Children dressing up/playing
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Purser Collection: No. 6: Purser, February 15, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
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Purser Collection: The Departure of the 'Discovery'from Lyttelton, New Zealand, 21 December (b / w photo)
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Purser Collection: The Nansen North Pole Expedition, Portraits of Dr Nansens Companions (b / w photo)
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Purser Collection: How an Enterprising Editor lost a Balloon and a Correspondent (chromolitho)
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Purser Collection: Life on Board a P and O Liner, the Roll Call on Sunday Morning (litho)
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Purser Collection: Ruins of Brunswick Theatre, Goodmans Fields, Stepney, London, 1828
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Purser Collection: View of Athens with the Acropolis and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus
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Purser Collection: Futtypore Sicri, India, c1860. Artist: W Brandard
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Purser Collection: The tomb of Humaioon, Delhi, India, c1860. Artist: W Miller
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Purser Collection: An Irish Idyll
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Purser Collection: OFFICERS OF THE TITANIC, 1912. Standing, left-to-right: Herbert McElroy


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"Purser: A Glimpse into the Lives of Maritime Figures" Step back in time and delve into the captivating world of pursers, as we explore their intriguing stories through a collection of historical portraits and artifacts. In the engraving "Portraits of Captain Sir John Franklin and his Crew, " we catch a glimpse of these brave souls who embarked on perilous voyages, facing unknown dangers in search of new horizons. Their determined expressions speak volumes about their unwavering spirit. Moving forward to the era of luxury liners, we encounter the crew members aboard RMS Olympic. Among them is an enigmatic figure known as the purser - responsible for managing finances and ensuring smooth operations onboard. The hard-bound ledger, Cash Book, provides us with a tangible connection to this meticulous record-keeper's duties. But pursers were not limited to maritime settings alone; they also found themselves entwined in significant historical events. In Sarah H's oil painting titled "SIR ROGER CASEMENT (1864-1916), " we witness an Irish revolutionary patriot whose path crossed with that of pursers during his quest for independence. Artistic endeavors further shed light on these fascinating individuals. John Butler Yeats' work captures their essence through brushstrokes that reveal both strength and vulnerability, and is through such artistry that we gain insight into their multifaceted personalities. Tragically, some pursers met untimely fates amidst maritime disasters like that which befell Titanic officers lost at sea. These courageous men faced unimaginable challenges while striving to fulfill their responsibilities until the very end. Yet it was not all doom and gloom for these seafaring figures; they also had lighter moments captured by playful children dressing up as pursers or engaging in imaginative play inspired by them. Such innocent portrayals remind us that even those tasked with great responsibility can ignite youthful curiosity and wonder. Henri Merke's creation, "No.