Ralston Collection

Male raising his hat, 1874
3479461 Male raising his hat, 1874; (add.info.: Raising hat. Illustration by J. Mc L Ralston (1872-80) from Good Words, Daldy. London, 1874.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Male raising his hat, 1874
3479460 Male raising his hat, 1874; (add.info.: Raising hat. Illustration by J. Mc L Ralston (1872-80) from Good Words, Daldy. London, 1874.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Striking it rich in a Nevada silver mine. 'The town was thrown into a state of extraordinary excitement.'
527960 Striking it rich in a Nevada silver mine. 'The town was thrown into a state of extraordinary excitement.' Illustration by William Ralston for The Rich Time I Once Had by Mark Twain

Ralston and Co Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Ralston & Co. promoting the periscope sketcher, a useful tool for artists to aid them with perspective and proportion. Date: circa 1919

Esther Ralston, American film actress Date: 1931

Advert, Purina Mills, Ralston Breakfast Food Date: 1901

Renfrewshire PA1 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Renfrewshire PA1 3

Coming to see the coronation procession, 1902. Creator: William Ralston
Coming to see the coronation procession, 1902. A first class compartment on an early suburban train. The coronation of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Lord Howes Victory - The Glorious First of June, c1880. Artist: William Ralston
Lord Howes Victory - The Glorious First of June, c1880. episode from the Third Battle of Ushant (1782). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant

Esther Ralston (1902-1994), American actress, 20th century. Ralston was a popular actress of the silent film era

Incline Plain Ralston Pa George W Thorne American
Incline Plain, Ralston, Pa; George W. Thorne (American, active 1860s - 1870s); 1870s; Albumen silver print

Ralston Thomas Annan Scottish 1829 1887 Glasgow
Ralston; Thomas Annan (Scottish, 1829 - 1887); Glasgow, Scotland; 1878; Albumen silver print

Coming to see the Coronation Procession by W. Ralston
A bus interior packed full of passengers of all ages, travelling to central London to see the Coronation procession of King Edward VII. Date: 1902

DOG SLEDDING, c1929. Paramount actress Esther Ralston (1902-1994), Mrs. J. T. Mathews
DOG SLEDDING, c1929. Paramount actress Esther Ralston (1902-1994), Mrs. J.T. Mathews, and dog sled racer Scotty Allan, driver, photographed at Lake Tahoe, c1929

Col The Hon J L Ralston
Col The Hon J.L. Ralston, Minister of National Defence, Canadian Government, pronouncing the official welcome to the crew of the R100

Striking it rich in a Nevada silver mine. The town was thrown into a state of extraordinary excitement. Illustration by William Ralston for The Rich Time I Once Had by Mark Twain. Engraving, 1883

Grandma Smokes Pipe At Age 92
Ralston, Nebraska: 1925. Grandma Hayes, at 92, attributes her long life and good health to the five pipefuls of tobacco she smokes every day

CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIA. Pudding Time. Wood engraving after a drawing by W. Ralston, English, 1870

Touch and Go by W. Ralston
A mouse foils its feline foe by disappearing through a hole in the floorboard and tickling the cats paw with a stalk of wheat. Date: 1911

Edwardian lady with muff designed by Mrs Ralston
An Edwardian lady wearing a pale pink muff designed by Mrs Ralston. Her large hat decorated with white feathers is rather interesting too. Date: 1911

OFFICE SCENE, 1920s. Esther Ralston in Heaven Protect the Working Girl, 1920s

Ralston Wheat Cereal Ad
Two little boys combine muscles and it looks as if one hasn t been enjoying the healthy, nutritional benefits of Ralston Wheat Cereal

Esther Ralston / Postcard
ESTHER RALSTON American actress in 1920s and 30s films

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"Ralston: A Name That Resonates Through Time" From Ralston and Co Advertisement to Esther Ralston, the American film actress, the name "Ralston" has left an indelible mark in various realms. Whether it be through advertisements for Purina Mills or Ralston Breakfast Food, or even as a creator of historical masterpieces like the map of Renfrewshire PA1 3 or William Ralston's depiction of the Coronation Procession in 1902. The artistic prowess associated with the name is evident in Lord Howes Victory - The Glorious First of June by William Ralston and CF Merckel's portrayal of The Gunpowder Plot. These works showcase not only talent but also a deep understanding of history and storytelling. Esther Ralston, an iconic figure from the 20th century, adds another layer to this captivating narrative. Her contributions to Paramount Pictures and her role as Mrs. J. T. Mathews in Dog Sledding demonstrate her versatility as an actress. Even beyond artistry, "Ralston" holds significance geographically too. From Incline Plain Ralston Pa by George W Thorne to Thomas Annan's Scottish roots in Glasgow, this name connects people across different regions. In essence, "Ralston" transcends time and boundaries – it represents creativity, history, entertainment, geography – all intertwined into one captivating story that continues to unfold with each passing generation.