Dalton Collection

Daltons table of Atomic symbols, 1835
John Dalton (1766-1844) English chemist. Daltons table of Atomic symbols from a lecture delivered by him at the Manchester Mechanics Institution, October 1835

Canon John Neale Dalton (1839-1931), Steward of St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, and appointed tutor to the future George V and his elder brother, Albert Victor, in 1871

Harlequin flower, Sparaxis variegata (Variegated flowered synnotia, Synnotia variegata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Ripe red fruit and leaves of the Downton Strawberry, Fragaria ananassa.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Purple and crimson flowered dahlia, Dahlia variabilis var. Bella donna.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Yellow flowered California poppy, Eschscholzia californica.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Ripe fruit and flower of the Roseberry Strawberry, Fragaria ananassa.. Handcolored illustration by E.D. Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Fall / Crufts / Pyrenean Dog
BERGERIE KNUR Breed: Pyrenean Mountain Dog Owned by Miss P Grant Dalton Bred by Mr & Mrs F Prince Sired by: Bergerie Abila de Fontenay

Crimson Jacobean lily, Sprekelia formosissima. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Scarlet-flowered tree rhododendron, Rhododendron arboreum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets The British Flower

Many small yellow roses, Lady Banks rose, Rosa Banksiae var. lutea.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Ripe fruit and leaves of Brown Beurre Pear, Pyrus communis.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Dwarf violet iris or vernal American flower de luce, Iris verna. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A. Bailey after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Scarlet flowered Avens, Geum coccineum.. Handcolored illustration by E.D. Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Dorothy Dalton - Silent Movie Star
Dorothy Dalton (1893 - 1972). Silent Movie star. Second husband was Arthur Hammerstein, Uncle of Oscar Hammerstein II the famous lyricist

Yellow and brown flowered wing-stalked Ammobium alatum
5856294 Yellow and brown flowered wing-stalked Ammobium alatum; (add.info.: Yellow and brown flowered wing-stalked Ammobium alatum. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Ripe green and red fruit of the White Hawthornden Apple
5856281 Ripe green and red fruit of the White Hawthornden Apple; (add.info.: Ripe green and red fruit of the White Hawthornden Apple, Malus domestica)

Purple flowered evening primrose, Oenothera lindleyi
5856248 Purple flowered evening primrose, Oenothera lindleyi; (add.info.: Purple flowered evening primrose, Oenothera lindleyi)

Yellow flowered splendid cinquefoil, Potentilla splendens
5856299 Yellow flowered splendid cinquefoil, Potentilla splendens; (add.info.: Yellow flowered splendid cinquefoil, Potentilla splendens)

Ripe blue purple Old Brompton Plum, Prunus domestica
5856289 Ripe blue purple Old Brompton Plum, Prunus domestica; (add.info.: Ripe blue purple Old Brompton Plum, Prunus domestica. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Yellow flowered hairy-stemmed acacia, Acacia pubescens
5856279 Yellow flowered hairy-stemmed acacia, Acacia pubescens; (add.info.: Yellow flowered hairy-stemmed acacia, Acacia pubescens. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Bellegarde or Galande Peach, Prunus persica
5856269 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Bellegarde or Galande Peach, Prunus persica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Bellegarde or Galande Peach, Prunus persica)

Pink and purple flowered poor man's orchid, Schizanthus pinnatus
5856264 Pink and purple flowered poor man's orchid, Schizanthus pinnatus; (add.info.: Pink and purple flowered poor man's orchid, Schizanthus pinnatus)

Yellow flowered Chilean glory creeper, Eccremocarpus scaber
5856254 Yellow flowered Chilean glory creeper, Eccremocarpus scaber; (add.info.: Yellow flowered Chilean glory creeper, Eccremocarpus scaber)

Ripe fruit, vine and yellow flowers of the Scarlet Fleshed Rock Melon
5856252 Ripe fruit, vine and yellow flowers of the Scarlet Fleshed Rock Melon,; (add.info.: Ripe fruit, vine and yellow flowers of the Scarlet Fleshed Rock Melon, Cucumis melo)

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, 1817 - 1911
3083227 Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker, 1817 - 1911.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British botanist and explorer. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica
5856309 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica)

Purple showy milkwort, Polygala speciosa
5856303 Purple showy milkwort, Polygala speciosa; (add.info.: Purple showy milkwort, Polygala speciosa. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Moorpark Apricot, Prunus armeniaca
5856302 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Moorpark Apricot, Prunus armeniaca; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Moorpark Apricot, Prunus armeniaca)

Red ripe fruit and leaves of Kirke's Scarlet Nonpareil Apple, Malus domestica
5856297 Red ripe fruit and leaves of Kirke's Scarlet Nonpareil Apple, Malus domestica; (add.info.: Red ripe fruit and leaves of Kirke's Scarlet Nonpareil Apple, Malus domestica)

Many small yellow roses, Lady Banks rose, Rosa Banksiae var. lutea
5856291 Many small yellow roses, Lady Banks rose, Rosa Banksiae var. lutea; (add.info.: Many small yellow roses, Lady Banks rose, Rosa Banksiae var. lutea)

Pale blue and lilac flowered Chinese Glycine, Glycine sinensis
5856286 Pale blue and lilac flowered Chinese Glycine, Glycine sinensis; (add.info.: Pale blue and lilac flowered Chinese Glycine, Glycine sinensis)

Ripe fruit and leaves of Keen's Seedling Strawberry, Fragaria ~ ananassa
5856277 Ripe fruit and leaves of Keen's Seedling Strawberry, Fragaria ~ ananassa; (add.info.: Ripe crimson fruit and leaves of Keen's Seedling Strawberry, Fragaria ~ ananassa)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Blue Imperatrice Plum, Prunus domestica
5856274 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Blue Imperatrice Plum, Prunus domestica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Blue Imperatrice Plum, Prunus domestica)

Scarlet flowered salmon correa, Corroea pulchella
5856270 Scarlet flowered salmon correa, Corroea pulchella; (add.info.: Scarlet flowered salmon correa, Corroea pulchella. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by Watts)

Ripe crimson Siberian Crab cherries, Prunus species
5856267 Ripe crimson Siberian Crab cherries, Prunus species; (add.info.: Ripe crimson Siberian Crab cherries, Prunus species)

Ripe fruit and leaves of Brown Beurre Pear, Pyrus communis
5856266 Ripe fruit and leaves of Brown Beurre Pear, Pyrus communis; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of Brown Beurre Pear, Pyrus communis)

Yellow flowered Calceolaria rugosa
5856256 Yellow flowered Calceolaria rugosa; (add.info.: Yellow flowered Calceolaria rugosa. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntosh's "Flora)

Ripe green grapes, vine and leaf of the Grove End Sweet Water Grape
5856251 Ripe green grapes, vine and leaf of the Grove End Sweet Water Grape; (add.info.: Ripe green grapes, vine and leaf of the Grove End Sweet Water Grape, Vitis vinifera)

Fruit and leaves of the Red Astracan apple, Malus domestica
5856250 Fruit and leaves of the Red Astracan apple, Malus domestica; (add.info.: Fruit and leaves of the Red Astracan apple, Malus domestica)

Scarlet flowered trumpet-flower, Bignonia grandiflora
5856311 Scarlet flowered trumpet-flower, Bignonia grandiflora; (add.info.: Scarlet flowered trumpet-flower, Bignonia grandiflora. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Blue flowered Isotoma axillaris
5856310 Blue flowered Isotoma axillaris; (add.info.: Blue flowered Isotoma axillaris. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Black Tartarian Cherry, Prunus species
5856308 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Black Tartarian Cherry, Prunus species; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Black Tartarian Cherry, Prunus species)

Crimson flowered purple Combretum purpureum
5856300 Crimson flowered purple Combretum purpureum; (add.info.: Crimson flowered purple Combretum purpureum. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Ripe and green fruit of the Grove End Scarlet Strawberry
5856288 Ripe and green fruit of the Grove End Scarlet Strawberry; (add.info.: Ripe and green fruit of the Grove End Scarlet Strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa)

Ripe fruit and leaves of Coe's Golden Drop Plum, Prunus species
5856282 Ripe fruit and leaves of Coe's Golden Drop Plum, Prunus species; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of Coe's Golden Drop Plum, Prunus species)

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"Dalton: A Multifaceted Legacy of Symbols, Nature, and Stardom" Step into the world of Dalton, where history intertwines with beauty and fame. In 1835, Dalton's table of Atomic symbols revolutionized our understanding of matter, paving the way for scientific breakthroughs that shaped our modern world. Amidst this intellectual backdrop, a scarlet-flowered tree rhododendron named Rhododendron arboreum blooms majestically. Its vibrant petals captivate onlookers at Fall or Crufts events alongside the regal Pyrenean Dog. Delving deeper into nature's palette reveals the enchanting Crimson Jacobean lily - Sprekelia formosissima - a flower that exudes passion and allure. Alongside it dances the yellow-flowered California poppy (Eschscholzia californica), painting fields in golden hues as if to mimic sunshine itself. In this diverse realm of flora, we encounter many small yellow roses known as Lady Banks rose (Rosa). Their delicate charm evokes feelings of romance and tenderness while reminding us that beauty can be found even in modest forms. Moving beyond botanical wonders, we stumble upon ripe fruit and leaves adorning the Brown Beurre Pear (Pyrus communis). Its succulent sweetness invites us to savor life's bountiful offerings. It also extends its influence to artistry through Magnolia hodgsonii - an exquisite colored engraving from 1855. The intricate details capture nature's elegance with every stroke, leaving viewers mesmerized by its timeless allure. Amongst these natural wonders lies the dwarf violet iris or vernal American flower – a symbol of resilience amidst adversity. It reminds us that even in challenging times, strength can bloom against all odds. Not limited to plants alone, Dalton encompasses Quercus lamellosa – a majestic oak tree depicted in a colored engraving from 1890.