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Softly Collection

"Softly, the gentle whispers of the sea caress my soul. As I gaze at the horizon, Anthony Hordern & Sons Advertisement dances in my mind, reminding me of a bygone era

Background imageSoftly Collection: The Love Books of Ovid: To press her softly to my side (colour litho)

The Love Books of Ovid: To press her softly to my side (colour litho)
5224208 The Love Books of Ovid: To press her softly to my side (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: To press her softly to my side)

Background imageSoftly Collection: Dalmatian / Softly Softly

Dalmatian / Softly Softly
CHAMPION NOTHPLECK SOFTLY SOFTLY Owned by North. Date: 1977

Background imageSoftly Collection: The beautiful sea

The beautiful sea
Die Segelmasten und Segelleinen alter Segelschiffe vor einem farbenfrohen Hintergrund. The sail masts and lines of old sailing ships against a colorful background. . Bastian Kienitz

Background imageSoftly Collection: Maruja, by Bret Harte (engraving)

Maruja, by Bret Harte (engraving)
1591171 Maruja, by Bret Harte (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maruja, by Bret Harte)

Background imageSoftly Collection: Oh, I am so glad she whispered softly, as I opened my eyes and looked at her (colour litho)

Oh, I am so glad she whispered softly, as I opened my eyes and looked at her (colour litho)
973849 Oh, I am so glad she whispered softly, as I opened my eyes and looked at her (colour litho) by Millar, Addison Thomas (1850-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh)

Background imageSoftly Collection: How Faint Heart won Fair Lady (engraving)

How Faint Heart won Fair Lady (engraving)
1056638 How Faint Heart won Fair Lady (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Faint Heart won Fair Lady)

Background imageSoftly Collection: Softly waved Coiffure with torsade (litho)

Softly waved Coiffure with torsade (litho)
3632295 Softly waved Coiffure with torsade (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Softly waved Coiffure with torsade)

Background imageSoftly Collection: First Person Singular (engraving)

First Person Singular (engraving)
1040976 First Person Singular (engraving) by Reinhart, Charles Stanley (1844-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Person Singular)

Background imageSoftly Collection: DALMATIAN 1977

DALMATIAN 1977
CHAMPION NORTHPLECK SOFTLY SOFTLY Owned by North. Date: 1977

Background imageSoftly Collection: DALMATIAN / SOFTLY SOFTLY

DALMATIAN / SOFTLY SOFTLY
CHAMPION NOTHPLECK SOFTLY SOFTLY Owned by North. Date: 1977

Background imageSoftly Collection: Cartoon, music of Richard Wagner

Cartoon, music of Richard Wagner -- young Mr Softly has something important to say, so Miss Ethel asks Lucy to play some Wagner, which ought to prevent her from overhearing! Date: 1895

Background imageSoftly Collection: WOMAN / MAROUSSILE DRESS

WOMAN / MAROUSSILE DRESS
Maroussile dress: finely beaded corsage with square neckline, narrow satin belt with paste clasp, softly gathered chiffon over-skirt ornamented with a tulip motif Date: 1927

Background imageSoftly Collection: Dalmatian 1977

Dalmatian 1977
CHAMPION NORTHPLECK SOFTLY SOFTLY Owned by North. Date: 1977

Background imageSoftly Collection: Close-up of moss-covered rocks with a cascading waterfall, Hawaii, USA

Close-up of moss-covered rocks with a cascading waterfall, Hawaii, USA
Close-up of moss-covered (Bryophyta) rocks with a cascading waterfall; Hawaii, United States of America

Background imageSoftly Collection: Singers on a comic postcard

Singers on a comic postcard -- Songs and their Singers -- Greet, Greet, Softly My Sweet. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSoftly Collection: Fantastic Adventures - The Devils Pigs

Fantastic Adventures - The Devils Pigs
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, January 1945, featuring the story The Devils Pigs by Don Wilcox. A young beautiful woman looks softly at a strange creature. Date: 1945

Background imageSoftly Collection: Florentine Women C. 1425

Florentine Women C. 1425
Women of Florence wear softly flowing clothes & more natural hairstyles & headdresses than women of northern Europe. N.B chemise drawn through slashes in the sleeves & fret hair-net Date: circa 1425

Background imageSoftly Collection: Celanese Nightgown 1944

Celanese Nightgown 1944
A glamorous yet inexpensive nightgown in Celeanese artificial silk, makes good use of coupons. This model has a softly gathered bodice, gored skirt & ribbon bow trim Date: 1944

Background imageSoftly Collection: Seated Goddess Diana recto Studies Nude Male Torso

Seated Goddess Diana recto Studies Nude Male Torso
Artokoloro

Background imageSoftly Collection: Statue entitled Pianissimo by F Peleschka

Statue entitled Pianissimo by F Peleschka. Date: circa 1927

Background imageSoftly Collection: Lady & Page Circa 1515

Lady & Page Circa 1515
French noblewoman: trained skirt that falls softly in folds, a chemise gathered at the neck (precursor to the ruff) & a decollete bodice. Page: fur-trimmed doublet. Date: circa 1515

Background imageSoftly Collection: The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Native soldiers surprised

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Native soldiers surprised
A night alarm during sentry duty during the 2nd Ashanti War. Native soldiers eyes wide with fear tread softly in the direction of danger


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"Softly, the gentle whispers of the sea caress my soul. As I gaze at the horizon, Anthony Hordern & Sons Advertisement dances in my mind, reminding me of a bygone era. The Dalmatian beside me nuzzles softly against my leg, its fur as velvety as a summer breeze. In the pages of Maruja, by Bret Harte (engraving), I find solace in words that speak softly to my heart. And oh, how glad I am for her soft whisper as I open my eyes and see her delicate beauty before me (colour litho). Through enchanting engravings like 'How Faint Heart won Fair Lady', love's triumph is depicted with tender strokes that touch softly upon our emotions. A litho captures a woman's coiffure gently waving in harmony with her graceful movements - Softly waved Coiffure with torsade - an ode to elegance and femininity. Within the intricate lines of 'First Person Singular' engraving lies a story waiting to be told; it speaks softly of self-discovery and introspection. The year 1977 brings memories of DALMATIAN / SOFTLY SOFTLY - perhaps a playful reference to music from Richard Wagner or an endearing cartoon that tickled our hearts. And there she stands, adorned in a MAROUSSILE DRESS - a woman exuding confidence and grace. Her presence whispers softly through time. " As we navigate life's vast ocean, let us cherish these moments when hints are dropped ever so gently into our lives – reminders to embrace tranquility and appreciate the subtle beauty that surrounds us.