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Florence Collection

Background imageFlorence Collection: Carol Day in Florence by David Wright

Carol Day in Florence by David Wright
Illustration by David Wright showing the character of his Daily Mail strip cartoon, Carol Day, in a bedroom in Florence. c.1962

Background imageFlorence Collection: Florence from the Boboli Gardens, Italy

Florence from the Boboli Gardens, Italy
View of Florence from the Boboli Gardens, Italy. late 19th century

Background imageFlorence Collection: Florence Walton and Leon Leitrim

Florence Walton and Leon Leitrim in La Grande Revue Femmes et Sport, Palace Theatre, Paris, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageFlorence Collection: Italian children, Florence

Italian children, Florence
Four Italian children who posed for the artist in Florence. 1922

Background imageFlorence Collection: Holiday Tours organised by Thomas Cook & Son

Holiday Tours organised by Thomas Cook & Son
Cover illustration for Holiday Tours organised by Thomas Cook & Son, with colourful views of an island on Lake Maggiore, Italy, an alpine scene, the city of Florence

Background imageFlorence Collection: With roses plumed

With roses plumed, that bloomed and bloomed. A lady in a snow-covered garden, with fairies watching her from either side. 20th century

Background imageFlorence Collection: Programme cover for Femmes et Sports

Programme cover for Femmes et Sports, featuring Georges Carpentier and Florence Walton at the Palace Theatre, Paris 1927. Artwork by Charles Gesmar 1927

Background imageFlorence Collection: Buildings on the River Arno, Florence, Italy

Buildings on the River Arno, Florence, Italy. late 19th century

Background imageFlorence Collection: Church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy

Church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy. late 19th century

Background imageFlorence Collection: Pocket flask and napkin ring from Titanic

Pocket flask and napkin ring from Titanic
1. A silver pocket flask belonging to Florence Ware, a second class passenger who survived the Titanic disaster. It was given to her by the bandmaster, Wallace Hartley. 2

Background imageFlorence Collection: Poster design for Profumo Farmaceutica, Florence

Poster design for Profumo Farmaceutica, Florence

Background imageFlorence Collection: A pause in the dance by Florence Hardy

A pause in the dance by Florence Hardy

Background imageFlorence Collection: A Song Without Words by Florence Hardy

A Song Without Words by Florence Hardy
An 18th century couple gaze deeply into each others eyes over a harpsichord. c.1914

Background imageFlorence Collection: Wedding Bells by Florence Hardy

Wedding Bells by Florence Hardy
A boy and girl Pierrot, dressed in white costumes, walk up the aisle arm in arm after getting married. c.1913

Background imageFlorence Collection: None but the brave deserve the fair by Florence Hardy

None but the brave deserve the fair by Florence Hardy
None but the brave deserve the fair. Little boy summons up the courage to give the pretty girl he likes a bunch of flowers. Date: circa 1912

Background imageFlorence Collection: Winter girl 1814 by Florence Hardy

Winter girl 1814 by Florence Hardy
A small girl dressed in a fetching red Regency style dress and bonnet skates skilfully across a frozen pond managing to hold both a fur muff and a bunch of holly simultaneously. 1907

Background imageFlorence Collection: The Gavotte by Florence Hardy

The Gavotte by Florence Hardy
Two children, dressed in 18th century costume, the boy in a wig and frock coat dance a gavotte together. c.1920

Background imageFlorence Collection: Can This Be Love by Florence Hardy

Can This Be Love by Florence Hardy
A sweet scene showing two little boys dressed in clown or Pierrot outfits looking hopefully towards a little girl (in similar attire). c.1925

Background imageFlorence Collection: At Eve I Bring Thee Roses by Florence Hardy

At Eve I Bring Thee Roses by Florence Hardy
A young Dutch girl sits by a spinning wheel while her suitor peers through the window having presented her with a bouquet of red roses. Date: c.1915

Background imageFlorence Collection: Sunday Morning by Florence Hardy

Sunday Morning by Florence Hardy
Sunday Morning. A boy and girl, standing by a gate on a sunday morning Date: circa 1920

Background imageFlorence Collection: Boy ties his loves pinafore by Florence Hardy

Boy ties his loves pinafore by Florence Hardy
Theres nothing I d not do for the girl I love. A lovestruck boy ties his loves pinafore for her. Date: circa 1912

Background imageFlorence Collection: Young boy hugs a girl at the piano by Florence Hardy

Young boy hugs a girl at the piano by Florence Hardy

Background imageFlorence Collection: Highland Fling by Florence Hardy

Highland Fling by Florence Hardy
Two children, dressed in traditional costume, dance an energetic Highland fling. 1907

Background imageFlorence Collection: An Assault by Florence Hardy

An Assault by Florence Hardy
A couple from the late 18th century flirt and throw snowballs in the snow. c.1914

Background imageFlorence Collection: Loves Offering by Florence Hardy

Loves Offering by Florence Hardy

Background imageFlorence Collection: The end of the day by Florence Hardy

The end of the day by Florence Hardy
The end of the day. Two dutch children walk down a hill in the evening. Date: circa 1913

Background imageFlorence Collection: Boy and girl on bench by Florence Hardy

Boy and girl on bench by Florence Hardy
You are my honeysuckle, I am the bee. A boy and girl sit on the bench holding hands infront of the blossoming honeysuckle. Date: circa 1911

Background imageFlorence Collection: Why are both so sweet? by Florence Hardy

Why are both so sweet? by Florence Hardy
Why are both so sweet? A young boy stand inbetween two girls asking himself why they are both so lovely. Date: circa 1912

Background imageFlorence Collection: Children Dancing by Florence Hardy

Children Dancing by Florence Hardy
A dancing lesson. A young girl instructs three other young boys how to dance. Date: circa 1920

Background imageFlorence Collection: A young girl and her admirers by Florence Hardy

A young girl and her admirers by Florence Hardy
She loves me she loves me not. A young girl stands in the foregournd in front of her young and keen admirers. Date: circa. 1920

Background imageFlorence Collection: Which by Florence Hardy

Which by Florence Hardy
A little boy dressed in a Pierrot costume has trouble choosing between three little girls all wearing similiar fetching clown outfits. c.1925

Background imageFlorence Collection: Just a song at twilight by Florence Hardy

Just a song at twilight by Florence Hardy
An elegant gentleman serenades a lady who sits in her chair and listens politely. c.1914

Background imageFlorence Collection: A Proposal by Florence Hardy

A Proposal by Florence Hardy
A small boy Pierrot woos a pretty little girl with a bunch of pink flowers. c.1913

Background imageFlorence Collection: A boy and a girl holding hands by Florence Hardy

A boy and a girl holding hands by Florence Hardy
Hook and I. Two children lovingly holding hands and stroling happily

Background imageFlorence Collection: Children Ice Skating by Florence Hardy

Children Ice Skating by Florence Hardy
Two Strings to his bow. A young boy is ice skating with a girl on each arm looking blissfully content. Date: circa 1920

Background imageFlorence Collection: The first meeting by Florence Hardy

The first meeting by Florence Hardy
First meeting. Two dutch children meeting for the first time at a water pump. Date: circa. 1913

Background imageFlorence Collection: Admiration by Florence Hardy

Admiration by Florence Hardy
Two little Pierrots admire from a distance a little girl in a charming clown style dress. c.1913

Background imageFlorence Collection: Gorse and kissing are always in fashion by Florence Hardy

Gorse and kissing are always in fashion by Florence Hardy
Gorse and kissing are always in fashion. A boy kisses the girl he likes on the cheek amongst the gorse bushes. Date: circa 1911

Background imageFlorence Collection: Home again, home again market is done by Florence hardy

Home again, home again market is done by Florence hardy
Home again, home again market is done. Three dutch children row into the quay. Date: circa 1912

Background imageFlorence Collection: Boy linking arms with girls by Florence Hardy

Boy linking arms with girls by Florence Hardy
How happy could I be with either. A young boy wonders which of the two girls on his arm would make him happier. Date: circa 1920

Background imageFlorence Collection: A girl gives a boy a token of her love by Florence Hardy

A girl gives a boy a token of her love by Florence Hardy
A love token. A young girl gives her loved one a gift of a flower. Date: circa 1920

Background imageFlorence Collection: False! by Florence Hardy

False! by Florence Hardy
A little girl, dressed in a clown costume, is shocked to discover her Pierrot boyfriend is kissing another. c.1913

Background imageFlorence Collection: Puppy and kitten in the sunshine

Puppy and kitten in the sunshine -- Sunny days are here again

Background imageFlorence Collection: Three puppies on a postcard

Three puppies on a postcard

Background imageFlorence Collection: White puppy posting a letter

White puppy posting a letter

Background imageFlorence Collection: Four cute terrier puppies

Four cute terrier puppies on a postcard -- Love from all at home!

Background imageFlorence Collection: White Scots terrier puppy with flowers

White Scots terrier puppy with flowers
White Scots terrier puppy with a basket of forget-me-nots -- For it is true I always do remember you

Background imageFlorence Collection: Two Scots terriers

Two Scots terriers, black and white -- Twa Cronies!

Background imageFlorence Collection: The Adoration of the Magi by Filippino Lippi

The Adoration of the Magi by Filippino Lippi
The Adoration of the Magi, reproduction of a painting by Filippino Lippi. 1496

Background imageFlorence Collection: The Passing of King Arthur

The Passing of King Arthur

Background imageFlorence Collection: Brotherhood of the Misericordia of Florence, Italy

Brotherhood of the Misericordia of Florence, Italy, a charitable institution dating back to the Middle Ages. Seen here transporting a sick man. Masks are worn to preserve anonymity. late 19th century

Background imageFlorence Collection: Ponte Vecchio and River Arno, Florence, Italy

Ponte Vecchio and River Arno, Florence, Italy. late 19th century

Background imageFlorence Collection: Winter scene. Gliding on the snow

Winter scene. Gliding on the snow
Three young girls gliding along on a snow covered slope. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1910

Background imageFlorence Collection: Skating on the ice

Skating on the ice

Background imageFlorence Collection: Girl with wild roses

Girl with wild roses
Girl holding a bunch of wild roses and wearing a matching garland and dress. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1902

Background imageFlorence Collection: Girl withclover

Girl withclover
Girl holding clover on a pole and wearing a matching garland and dress. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1902

Background imageFlorence Collection: Girl with violets

Girl with violets

Background imageFlorence Collection: View of the harbour, Newquay, Cornwall

View of the harbour, Newquay, Cornwall
View of the harbour at Newquay, Cornwall. Some of the boat names are visible: Boy Jack, Oh I Say, Excellent, Playtime, Sun Rise, Bertie, Florence Rose, and Lorna. 1934

Background imageFlorence Collection: the dancing team of Florence Walton and Maurice, New York, 1

the dancing team of Florence Walton and Maurice, New York, 1
the dancing team of Florence Walton and Maurice from The Century Girl, New York, 1916 Date: 1916

Background imageFlorence Collection: Sheet music for The Baltimore Waltz featuring Maurice and Fl

Sheet music for The Baltimore Waltz featuring Maurice and Fl
Sheet music for The Baltimore Wlatz featuring Maurice and Florence Walton, New York, 1916 introduced at the Biltmore Cascades (Biltmore Hotel) Date: 1916

Background imageFlorence Collection: Easter Greetings by Florence Hardy

Easter Greetings by Florence Hardy
An Easter Greetings card by Florence Hardy, with a procession of young ladies carrying pink flowers. Date: early 20th century

Background imageFlorence Collection: Kissing couple observed, by Florence Hardy

Kissing couple observed, by Florence Hardy
A kissing couple dressed in 18th century costume are spied on over a wall by six children. Date: early 20th century

Background imageFlorence Collection: Dutch couple skating, by Florence Hardy

Dutch couple skating, by Florence Hardy
A Dutch couple skating on a frozen river, by Florence Hardy. Date: early 20th century

Background imageFlorence Collection: Four skating boys, by Florence Hardy

Four skating boys, by Florence Hardy. Each boy is wearing a different coloured suit, and a matching or contrasting hat: blue, yellow, green and red. Date: circa 1920

Background imageFlorence Collection: Christmas Pierrot & Pierette by Florence Hardy

Christmas Pierrot & Pierette by Florence Hardy. Pierrot romancing Pierette holding a sprig mistletoe 1905

Background imageFlorence Collection: The Goose Girl by Florence Hardy

The Goose Girl by Florence Hardy Date: circa 1903

Background imageFlorence Collection: Girl plays a guitar by Florence Hardy

Girl plays a guitar by Florence Hardy. A beautiful maiden in 18th century costume sits with her guitar Date: circa 1907

Background imageFlorence Collection: Girl at tapestry frame by Florence Hardy

Girl at tapestry frame by Florence Hardy. A beautiful maiden in 18th century costume sits at her tapestry frame Date: circa 1907

Background imageFlorence Collection: Lady / Salukis

Lady / Salukis
The Hon. Florence Amherst with Ch. Zobeid and Farhan. Date: 1925

Background imageFlorence Collection: Florence Water Heaters

Florence Water Heaters Date: 1923

Background imageFlorence Collection: Florence Mills

Florence Mills, star of Blackbirds 1926, Paris Date: 1926

Background imageFlorence Collection: Sing me an English Song by Florence Hardy

Sing me an English Song by Florence Hardy
An elegant 18th century couple sit together on a sofa. A gentleman in a frock coat and wig listens intently while his lady companion plays the lute. c.1914

Background imageFlorence Collection: You re Not the Only Pebble on the Beach by Florence Hardy

You re Not the Only Pebble on the Beach by Florence Hardy
A romantic attachment gone sour as one little clown tells his girlfriend that shes not the only pebble on the beach

Background imageFlorence Collection: Spring Girl of 1814 by Florence Hardy

Spring Girl of 1814 by Florence Hardy
A small girl in a charming Regency regency period outfit strolls through a meadow with a bunch of daffodils and primroses at her feet. 1907

Background imageFlorence Collection: When Three is a Crowd by Florence Hardy

When Three is a Crowd by Florence Hardy
Two little boys in clown costumes vie for the attention of a fellow female clown. c.1925

Background imageFlorence Collection: Children saying goodbye by Florence Hardy

Children saying goodbye by Florence Hardy
Good-Bye. A young couple say farewell to one another each sad to leave. Date: circa 1911

Background imageFlorence Collection: The Irish Jig by Florence Hardy

The Irish Jig by Florence Hardy
Two children, in traditional Irish costume, dance a lively jig. 1907

Background imageFlorence Collection: Under the Mistletoe Bough by Florence Hardy

Under the Mistletoe Bough by Florence Hardy
A couple from the late 18th century flirt together in the snow. c.1914

Background imageFlorence Collection: Two children on a wall by Florence Hardy

Two children on a wall by Florence Hardy
Patience Rewarded. Two children sit on a wall infront of the sea eating buiscuits. Date: circa 1920

Background imageFlorence Collection: Carrying his ladys luggage by Florence Hardy

Carrying his ladys luggage by Florence Hardy
Once I loved a Maiden fair. A young man carrying his ladys bags and parcels. Date: circa 1914

Background imageFlorence Collection: A girl being pursued by two boys by Florence Hardy

A girl being pursued by two boys by Florence Hardy
Two strings to her bow. A girl walks ahead of her devoted admirers, who bear gifts of bouquets. In an autumnal landscape

Background imageFlorence Collection: Sweethearts by Florence Hardy

Sweethearts by Florence Hardy
Sweethearts. Two children stand together lovingly on the sea shore. The young dutch girl clutches a bouquet of flowers. Date: circa 1913

Background imageFlorence Collection: Couple walking through a garden by Florence Hardy

Couple walking through a garden by Florence Hardy
My Ladys garden. A couple walking through a florishing garden, carrying flowers. Date: circa 1920

Background imageFlorence Collection: Jealous love triangle by Florence Hardy

Jealous love triangle by Florence Hardy
Jealousy. Onlooking boy in background is envious of a love struck pair of children. Date: circa 1920




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