Stoops Collection

Elizabeth Yates (nee Brunton), actress, as Miss Hardcastle
Elizabeth Yates (nee Brunton, 1799-1860), English actress, as Miss Hardcastle in Goldsmith's play, She Stoops to Conquer Date: circa 1818

The General Election (engraving)
1600254 The General Election (engraving) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election, " She stoops to conquer")

Illustration for The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith (litho)
6028822 Illustration for The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: When lovely woman stoops to folly)

Mrs Langtry (b / w photo)
815998 Mrs Langtry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Langtry, (1853-1929)

He Stoops to Conquer (engraving)
1622240 He Stoops to Conquer (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: He Stoops to Conquer)

Girl Gathering Daisies

Castleton Cut-Off, 1925. Artist: Stoops, Herbert Morton (1887-1948)
Castleton Cut-Off, 1925. From a private collection

President John F. Kennedy stoops to retrieve the Nation?
President John F. Kennedy stoops to retrieve the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Service Medal which he dropped while presenting the award to Commander Alan Shepard Jr, left

Venice, Italy; A Small Boat With A Red Cover On A Canal

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Of America; A White Church With A Steeple

A Pair Of Worn Boots Outside A Door; Northumberland, England

Cartoon, Mr Pettitt, The Spiders Web
Cartoon, Mr Pettitt takes the Spiders Web to a better Pitch. A satirical comment on Henry Alfred Pettitt (1848-1893), British actor and dramatist, with a reference to the title of one of his plays

She stoops to Conquer, or the Long & Short of it
She Stoops to Conquer or The Long & Short of It - a couple very in love but completely un-matched in terms of height! Date: 1907

Caricature of Lillie Langtry, actress and producer
Caricature of Lillie Langtry (Emilie Charlotte Le Breton, 1853-1929), actress and producer. Seen here entering the Haymarket Theatre, London, by the Stage Door for her debut public appearance

Caricature of the comic actor Lionel Brough
Caricature of the British comic actor Lionel Brough -- Fal-LAL-la. Seen here in the role of Tony Lumpkin in the play She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith. circa 1870s

King of the Waterfalls
The king is astounded as the ugly crop-haired girl is transformed into a raving beauty as she stoops to pick up some shamrock. (Irish story)

Winifred Emery (1861 - 1924) - English actress and actor-manager of the Victorian era. Wife of the actor Cyril Maude. Photograph here in She Stoops to Conquer. Date: 1900

Oliver Goldsmith (1724-1774) Irish-born British playwright and poet and novelist best remembered for the novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766) the poem The Deserted Village (1770)

Miss Hardcastle
Fancy dress costume suggesting the character of Miss Hardcastle from She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith. The outfit comprises of a short skirt of olive green made plain

Woman Picking Poppies
A young woman walking in an English meadow stoops to pick red field poppies

Dolly Ties Sash
Dolly Varden stoops to tie her fathers sash, watched by her mother Martha on the right and Mrs Miggs who holds out his sword

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"Stoops: A Journey through Art, Politics, and Entertainment" Step into the world of stoops, where Elizabeth Yates captivates as Miss Hardcastle in a mesmerizing performance. The General Election engraving captures the essence of democracy as citizens eagerly await their turn to cast their votes. In an enchanting litho illustration for The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, we witness the beauty and depth of human emotions. Mrs Langtry's black and white photo exudes timeless elegance, while He Stoops to Conquer engraving takes us on a comedic adventure filled with laughter and mischief. As we delve into Girl Gathering Daisies, we are reminded of the simple joys found in nature's embrace. The Castleton Cut-Off painting by Herbert Morton Stoops transports us back to 1925 when progress was etched onto canvas. President John F. Kennedy stooping to retrieve our nation symbolizes his unwavering dedication to its people. Through Mr Pettitt's cartoon "The Spider's Web, " we explore the complexities of society entangled in political intrigue. She Stoops to Conquer or the Long & Short of It presents a thought-provoking caricature that challenges societal norms. Lillie Langtry shines brightly in her caricature as an actress and producer who defied expectations. Lionel Brough's comic portrayal brings smiles aplenty with his impeccable timing and wit. In this captivating journey through art, politics, and entertainment, stoops become more than just physical actions; they embody resilience, humility, and determination that shape our collective history.