In Law Collection

Sir Colin Cowdrey And Daughter In-Law Maxine 25 April 1995 Date: 25 April 1995

I do hope mother will not drop across us (colour litho)
3642839 I do hope mother will not drop across us (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I do hope mother will not drop across us)

Sweethearts, 1892. Artist: Walter Dendy Sadler
Sweethearts, 1892.; interior view showing a young couple talking to an older woman seated in a chair

SABBATH AFTERNOON. Grisaille painting, c1875, by Moritz Daniel Oppenheim

ELODIE TODD DAWSON (1840-1877). Nee Elodie Breck Todd. Half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln and wife of Confederate Army officer Nathaniel Henry Rhodes Dawson

MARTHA TODD WHITE (1833-1868). Half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln and wife of Confederate Army officer Clement C. White

ROYAL WEDDING PORTRAIT. Wedding portrait of the Duke and Duchess of York (the future King George VI of England and Queen Elizabeth) with their parents

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. (1874-1960). American industrialist. Rockefeller (right) photographed with his wife, Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller (left), their daughter Abby, and her husband, David M

SARAH TAYLOE WASHINGTON (1765-1835). Sister of John Tayloe III, and wife of William Augustine Washington III, son of George Washingtons half-brother

SIR THOMAS MORE: FAMILY. Members of the family of Sir Thomas More, English statesman and author. Left to right: Grandson Thomas More II, great-grandson Christopher Cresacre More

ALOYSIA WEBER LANGE (c1760-1839). German soprano; sister-in-law of Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Oil, c1820

DAVID HUMPHREYS TODD (1832-1871). American Confederate soldier; half-brother of Mary Todd Lincoln

EMILIE TODD HELM (1836-1930). Nee Emilie Pariet Todd. Half-sister of Mary Todd Lincoln and wife of Confederate Army officer Benjamin Hardin Helm

ELIZABETH TODD EDWARDS (c1813-1888). Nee Elizabeth Parker Todd. Sister of Mary Todd Lincoln and wife of Ninian Wirt Edwards of Springfield, Illinois

ROBERT SMITH TODD (1791-1849). Father of Mary Todd Lincoln

CORNELIA SCHUYLER (1776-1808). Sister-in-law of Alexander Hamilton. Oil on panel by John Trumbull, 1792

RICHARD BACHE (1737-1811). American (English-born) businessman. Son-in-law of Benjamin Franklin, husband of his daughter, Sarah. Oil on canvas by John Hoppner, 1792-93

FLORIDE BONNEAU CALHOUN (1792-1866). Mother of the wife, of the same name, of John C. Calhoun. Portrait by an unknown artist, c1786

WEDDING PARTY, c. 1885. An American wedding party

Taft Family, 1884
TAFT FAMILY, 1884. Family of American president William Taft. Left to right: Sister-in-law Maria Herron, mother Louise and sister Fanny. Photograph, 1884

ALGERNON SARTORIS (1851-1893). Husband of Nellie Grant and son-in-law of President Ulysses S. Grant. Photographed c1880

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"In-Law: A Tapestry of Relationships and Connections" The bond between in-laws is a unique tapestry woven with love, understanding, and sometimes a touch of mischief. Sir Colin Cowdrey shares a tender moment with his daughter, their smiles reflecting the warmth that exists within this special relationship. In the lithograph titled "I do hope mother will not drop across us, " we catch a glimpse of the playful dynamics that can arise when families come together. It reminds us that even amidst formal occasions, there's always room for laughter and lightheartedness. "Sweethearts" by Walter Dendy Sadler transports us to 1892, where we witness the blossoming romance between two individuals who are soon to become more than just sweethearts but also siblings-in-law. Love knows no boundaries or restrictions; it finds its way into every corner of our lives. Oppenheim's "SABBATH AFTERNOON" captures a serene scene from c1875, depicting family members gathered together on a peaceful day of rest. In-laws find solace in each other's company during these moments, forging deeper connections beyond blood ties. Elodie Todd Dawson and Martha Todd White were half-sisters to Mary Todd Lincoln - women whose lives intersected through marriage yet shared an unbreakable sisterly bond. Their stories remind us that in-law relationships can be as profound as those formed by birth. A royal wedding portrait immortalizes the union between the Duke and Duchess of York (the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). This image symbolizes how in-laws often become part of history itself – their presence shaping nations while standing beside their loved ones. John D. Rockefeller Jr. , an American industrialist known for his philanthropy, had sisters-in-law who played significant roles in his life. These strong connections demonstrate how familial ties extend beyond immediate relatives – they encompass those brought into our lives through marriage.