Charles F Collection

Alcedo athhis, common kingfisher
Watercolour by Charles F. Tunnicliffe (c. 1973)

Democratic National Convention - Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Democratic National Convention - Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall, 1912. [US politician Charles Francis Murphy, the longest-serving head of New York City's Tammany Hall]

Democratic National Convention - Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Democratic National Convention - Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall, 1912. [US politician Charles Francis Murphy, the longest-serving head of New York City's Tammany Hall]

Charles Fenno Hoffman, 1806 - 1884. American author and poet who edited the New York literary magazine The Knickerbocker. After a work by Henry Inman

Flight suit worn by Charles F. Bolden during his first spaceflight, 1986
African-American astronaut Charles Frank Bolden Jr. (born 1946) flew on four Space Shuttle missions. He was also a NASA administrator and a United States Marine Corps Major General

Pilot flight suit and gear owned by Charles F. Bolden, ca. 2000. Creator: Unknown
African-American astronaut Charles Frank Bolden Jr. (born 1946) flew on four Space Shuttle missions. He was also a NASA administrator and a United States Marine Corps Major General

Musical score for Royal Vauxhall Gardens Quadrilles by Charles F A Schmidt (engraving)
603123 Musical score for Royal Vauxhall Gardens Quadrilles by Charles F A Schmidt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Second View of the Gulf of Messina in the Island of Sicily. c1780. Ships in the Strait of Messina, the sea between the eastern tip of Sicily (Punta del Faro)

Portrait of F Fissi, 1908-1909. Artist: Charles F Borup
Portrait of F Fissi, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1908-1909)

Piccadilly Circus, London, at night, 1908-1909. Artist: Charles F Borup
Piccadilly Circus, London, at night, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14

Parhelia (mock suns) without haloes, observed in England in 1698, (1845). On this occasion the phenomenon, caused by atmospheric refraction, began at 8am when true Sun shone through watery cloud

Parhelia (mock suns) combined with a halo and rainbow, 1721 (1845). This phenomenon, caused by atmospheric refraction, was observed in England in 1721

Charles F O Malley Gertrude Kasebier American
Charles F. O Malley; Gertrude Kasebier (American, 1852 - 1934); Newport, Rhode Island, United States; 1903; Platinum print; 7.9 x 12.9 cm (3 1, 8 x 5 1, 16 in.)

Portrait Charles Fletcher Lummis Aemilian Scholl
Portrait of Charles Fletcher Lummis; Aemilian Scholl (American, active Los Angeles, California 1896), Charles F. Lummis (American, 1859 - 1928); 1897; Cyanotype; 15 x 9.8 cm (5 7, 8 x 3 7, 8 in.)

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"Charles F: A Multifaceted Legacy" Discover the captivating world of Charles F, a name associated with diverse realms ranging from literature to space exploration. Although it may refer to different individuals across time and fields, each Charles F has left an indelible mark on their respective domains. One notable figure is Charles Fenno Hoffman (1806 - 1884), an esteemed American author and poet who gained recognition as the editor of The Knickerbocker, a renowned New York literary magazine. Known for his eloquent prose and insightful poetry, Hoffman's contributions enriched the cultural landscape of his era. In contrast, another Charles F made history in outer space. Charles F. Bolden donned a flight suit during his inaugural spaceflight in 1986, embarking on an extraordinary journey beyond Earth's boundaries. This iconic pilot later owned a pilot flight suit and gear that witnessed his remarkable achievements throughout the early 2000s. The artistic realm also boasts its own talented Charles Fs. Among them is Charles F A Schmidt, whose musical score for Royal Vauxhall Gardens Quadrilles showcases his compositional prowess through enchanting melodies engraved into timeless sheets of music. Moving onto visual arts, we encounter the works of painter and artist Charles F Borup. His brushstrokes immortalize moments such as "Second View of the Gulf of Messina in the Island of Sicily, " capturing nature's breathtaking beauty with meticulous detail. Similarly, Borup masterfully portrays urban landscapes like "Piccadilly Circus, London at night, " evoking nostalgia for bygone eras through vivid imagery. Delving deeper into historical phenomena brings us to celestial wonders observed centuries ago by astronomers like Charles F O Malley Gertrude Kasebier American documented parhelia or mock suns without haloes seen in England during 1698 while Parhelia combined with halos and rainbows were recorded in 1721. These intriguing atmospheric phenomena continue to fascinate and inspire scientific exploration.