Bowley Collection

Fridays Child by May Bowley. A fortune-telling song telling a childs character or future based on the day they were born and help young children remember the days the week. Date: circa 1903

Lady with a portative organ
Lady in 18th century costume playing a portative organ or organetto. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1905

Goldfinch-Bullfinch hybrids
Four birds on a perch. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1936

Tuesdays Child by May Bowley. A fortune-telling song telling a childs character or future based on the day they were born and help young children remember the days the week. Date: circa 1903

Skiing. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley. Girl in green on the slopes Date: circa 1920

May Bowley Birds
Bluebirds on a branch laden with blossom. Artist: May Bowley. Date: 1920

Hanging up the Xmas Stocking
The night before Xmas, young children hanging up their stockings over the fireplace. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1907

Children & Their Sleigh
Christmas. Happy children racing along with a sleigh full of toys. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1907

Ada Leonora Bowley
Santa bringing gifts to the bedside while a young girl sleeps. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley. Date: circa 1910

Parrot
Artist: May Bowley Date: circa 1920

Arithmatic
Children at a blackboard, learning to count. From Ride a Cock-Horse and Other Rhymes, published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1912

Summer shower
Fantasy image of a child with flower fairies. From Little Sunshine, published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1912

Magnifying glass
Boy with a magnifying glass. From Country Pleasures published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: May Bowley Date: circa 1910

Western Counties Rugby Team: Donaldson, Hall, Birch, Ebdon, Toller, Lias, Gamlin, Bildings, May, Jarman, Thomas, Salter, Soane, Bowley, Stoyle. 1890s

Children enjoying a picnic
A group of young children by a stream, enjoying a picnic with their dolls. Date: 1912

Children on a windy day
A group of young children playing in a park on a very windy day. Date: 1912

Making a poppy chain
A group of young children in a field making a poppy chain. Date: 1912

Playing by a stream
Young children paddling in a stream while they watch tiny ducklings go by. Date: 1912

Toy Rockers - This is the way the gentlemen ride. Series of cut-out postcards published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1921

Flower & Fruit ABC - ABCD. Series of cut-out postcards published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1921

Swinging Dolls - Clown. Series of cut-out postcards published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1921

Merry Little Men - Cheerful Chinese Conjurers. Series of cut-out postcards published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1921

2 children & doll 2 children & doll
2 children & doll. Artist: May Bowley. Image designed as a New Year postcard for the US market Date: circa 1910

Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), 1897. Artist: M Bowley
Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Panorama. Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the fairyland figures & place them in a theatrical setting. Date: 1921

Dressing doll. Mary Mary Quite Contrary. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Dressing doll. Little Miss Muffett. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Image of young girl. Artist: May Bowley. Image designed as a New Year postcard for the US market Date: circa 1910

Newport Rugby Team: Bowley, Newcombe, Pook, Groves, Graham, England, Day, James, Thomas, Watts, Parfitt, Dauncey, Boucher, Gould (Captain), Hannan, Packer, Hannen, Phillips. 1890s

Panorama. Jack & the Beanstalk
Jack & the Beanstalk. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the fairyland figures & place them in a theatrical setting. Date: 1921

Panorama. Cinderella
Cinderella. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the fairyland figures & place them in a theatrical setting. Date: 1921

Dressing doll. Simple Simon. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Birds on the Wing cut out
Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher. Cut out postcard enabling children to cut out the model birds. Date: 1921

Panorama. Beauty & the Beast
Beauty & the Beast. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the fairyland figures & place them in a theatrical setting. Date: 1921

Dressing doll. Little Jack Horner. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Dressing doll. Little Bo-Peep. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Dressing doll. Baby Bunting. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Lady playing a harp
Lady in 18th century costume playing a harp. Artist: May Bowley Date: 1905

Sundays Child by May Bowley. A fortune-telling song telling a childs character or future based on the day they were born and help young children remember the days the week. Date: circa 1903

Dressing doll. Knave of Hearts
Dressing doll. The Knave of Hearts. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Dressing doll. Handy Spandy Jack-a-Dandy. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

Dressing doll. Little Betty Blue. Cut-out postcard enabling children to cut out the garments & fit them on the body of the nursery rhyme character. Date: 1921

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"Bowley: A Captivating Journey through Art, Music, and Sports" Step into the enchanting world of Bowley, where creativity knows no bounds. Inspired by the works of May Bowley, a renowned artist and musician, this captivating caption takes you on a whimsical adventure filled with delightful surprises. Fridays Child by May Bowley - Unveiling the essence of joy and playfulness in every stroke, May Bowley's artwork captures the spirit of Fridays' child. Embrace the carefree nature within you as you explore her vibrant masterpieces. Tuesdays Child by May Bowley - On Tuesdays, immerse yourself in a symphony of colors that dance across canvases painted by May Bowley. Let her music guide your soul to new heights as she harmonizes artistry with melody. Lady with a portative organ - Witness an ethereal performance as a lady gracefully plays her portative organ. The melodies transport you to another realm where time stands still and emotions soar freely. Goldfinch-Bullfinch hybrids - Marvel at nature's ingenuity as goldfinches and bullfinches intertwine their beauty to create mesmerizing hybrids. These feathered wonders remind us that even in diversity lies extraordinary harmony. Skiing - Feel the rush of adrenaline as skiers glide effortlessly down snow-covered slopes. In Bowley's world, skiing becomes an exhilarating expression of freedom and grace amidst breathtaking winter landscapes. Hanging up the Xmas Stocking - Experience heartwarming traditions come alive during Christmas time when children eagerly hang up their stockings in anticipation for gifts from Santa Claus himself. Join them in spreading holiday cheer. Children & Their Sleigh - Embark on an enchanting sleigh ride alongside giggling children who revel in winter wonderland magic. Let their laughter be infectious as they embrace pure joy amid snowy adventures. Panorama: Red Riding Hood – Enter into a bewitching panorama where Red Riding Hood's tale unfolds before your eyes.