Purser Collection (page 2)

John Kells Ingram 1823-1907 (1890). Purser, Sarah Henrietta 1848 - 1943. Date: 1890

Skeleton group Rameswur, caves of Ellora, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c

El Wuish, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R. Elliott

Temple Kylas, Caves of Ellora, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R

Benares, Hindoo temple, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R

Taj Bowlee, Bejapore, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R

Delhi, tombs of Humaioon, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R

Rameswur, caves of Ellora, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R

Delhi, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R. Elliott, 19th century engraving

Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R. Elliott, 19th century engraving

Pass of Makundra, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R. Elliott

Bisma Kurm, caves of Ellora, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R. Elliott

Tombs of Ibraham Padshah, Bejapore, Beejapore, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c

Singham Mahal, Torway, Bejapore, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R

Perawa, Malwa, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R. Elliott

Jerdair, Gurwall, Views in India, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R. Elliott

Banks of the Jumna, Delhi, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R

Grass rope bridge at Teree, Gurwall, Views in India, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R. Elliott

Ruins Old Delhi, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R

Hindoo temple, Chandngoan, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R

Macao China, Views in India, China, and on the Shores of the Red Sea, drawn by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R

Jumma Musjid, Mandoo, Views in India, by Prout, Stanfield, Cattermole, Purser, Cox, Austen, &c. from original sketches by Commander R. Elliott

The Purser, 1799. Print by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827). Aquatint

INDIA: BENARES, c1840. View of Benares, India. Steel engraving, American, c1840, after a drawing by William Purser

GREECE: CAPE SOUNION, 1832. View of Cape Sounion (Cape Colonna), Greece. Steel engraving, English, 1832, by Edward Finden after William Purser

GREECE: VALE OF TEMPE. View of the Vale of Tempe, a gorge in Thessaly in northern Greece where the Pineios River flows between Mount Olympus and Mount Ossa

GREECE: GULF OF SALAMIS. View of the Gulf of Salamis in Greece, on the Aegean Sea. Steel engraving, English, 1833, by Edward Finden after William Purser

INDIA: DELHI, 19th CENTURY. View of Delhi in the 19th century. Steel engraving by Illman and Pilbrow after a drawing by William Purser

SOUTH AFRICA, 1841. Pass of the Great Fish River, South Africa. Steel engraving by F. Goodall, after a drawing by William Purser. London, England, 1841

Ferris Hartman in The purser by John T. Day. Date c1898

Celebrating the Jubilee on Board a Man of War - Extra Ration
Engraving showing the distribution of grog (watered down rum) on board HMS Sultan to celebrate the Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887

Franklin & his Crew
Franklin and his officers: L to R: Couch (Mate), Fairholme, Osmer (Purser), des Voeux (Mate), Crozier, Franklin and Fitzjames

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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.