Reputation Collection

"Unraveling the Threads of Reputation: Tales from History's Tapestry" Step into a world where reputation weaves its intricate web

Reputation Collection: The Stuka Advertised

The Stuka Advertised
Junkers JU-87 Stuka dive- bombers featured in an advertisement exploiting their sinister shape and fearsome reputation Date: February 1941

Reputation Collection: Maidenhead bridge & Skindles hotel

Maidenhead bridge & Skindles hotel
The riverside town of Maidenhead in Berkshire showing the seven-arched bridge constructed in 1772 and the famous Skindles hotel, known in former days as the Orkney Arms

Reputation Collection: Marie Loftus music hall dancer and singer 1857-1940

Marie Loftus music hall dancer and singer 1857-1940
Marie Loftus music hall dancer and singer, pantomime star. Reputation for singing risqu songs. Mother of Cissie Loftus, music hall mimic. In costume holding rose

Reputation Collection: Bermuda Triangle / Map

Bermuda Triangle / Map
The area already had a sinister reputation even before the triangle was invented - wrecks were thought to end up in the Sargasso Sea

Reputation Collection: Peary and Cook dispute over the North Pole

Peary and Cook dispute over the North Pole
Robert Peary and Frederick Cook dispute over who reached the North Pole first -- but the real question is whether either of them got there at all

Reputation Collection: A Martialist. Wodcut from George Whetstone Honourable Reputation of a Soldier (1585)

A Martialist. Wodcut from George Whetstone Honourable Reputation of a Soldier (1585)
527789 A Martialist. Wodcut from George Whetstone Honourable Reputation of a Soldier (1585); Universal History Archive/UIG

Reputation Collection: Portrait of Arent Franckensz van der Meer, Lord of Pendrecht, called Malicious Aertje

Portrait of Arent Franckensz van der Meer, Lord of Pendrecht, called Malicious Aertje, c.1550-c.1560 Creator: Anon
Portrait of Arent Franckensz van der Meer, Lord of Pendrecht, called Malicious Aertje, c.1550-c.1560

Reputation Collection: Afro-Americans with more than national reputation, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Afro-Americans with more than national reputation, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Afro-Americans with more than national reputation, 1916

Reputation Collection: Bessie Bellwood music hall singer 1856-1896

Bessie Bellwood music hall singer 1856-1896
Bessie Bellwood (Catherine Mahoney) music hall singer who engaged with her audience and had a reputation for putting down the toughest of hecklers. Carte de visite advertising Taunus table water

Reputation Collection: Daisy Jerome music hall mimic, comic singer and dancer

Daisy Jerome music hall mimic, comic singer and dancer
Daisy Jerome music hall mimic, toe dancer and wooden shoe dancer. A comic singer with a reputation for sauciness. Here depicted in a toe dancing pose wearing ballet shoes

Reputation Collection: Marie Lloyd music hall singer and comedienne 1870-1922

Marie Lloyd music hall singer and comedienne 1870-1922
Marie Lloyd (Matilda Alice Wood) music hall singer and comedienne with a reputation for sauciness. In suggestive pose, hands on hips and showing petticoats

Reputation Collection: SUSANNA EXONERATED

SUSANNA EXONERATED
Falsely accused of adultery, her reputation and her life, are saved when 12-year old Daniel (the future prophet) forces a re- trial ; her accusers are stoned to death

Reputation Collection: Cartoon, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Byron -- Byron's reputation is besmirched by Harriet Beecher

Cartoon, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Byron -- Byron's reputation is besmirched by Harriet Beecher Stowe in her biography : England rises to the defence of its beloved poet. Date: 1869

Reputation Collection: At the Bar of the House of Commons, the Speaker reprimanding the Editor

At the Bar of the House of Commons, the Speaker reprimanding the Editor and Publisher of the "Globe"(litho)
1037282 At the Bar of the House of Commons, the Speaker reprimanding the Editor and Publisher of the " Globe" (litho) by Macpherson

Vernons Pools, Liverpool, publicity leaflet

Jacobs Island
View of Folly ditch, Jacobs Island. Jacobs Island was a notorious slum in Bermondsey, London, in the 19th century, located on the south bank of the River Thames

Reputation Collection: Men reading documents

Men reading documents
Advertisement for long-established printers Konig & Ebhardt of Hanover. It was for a long time a printing technology leader that contributed significantly to the cityss reputation as a printing

Reputation Collection: A Prince and a Poltron, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (etching)

A Prince and a Poltron, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (etching)
NCO191700 A Prince and a Poltron, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Reputation Collection: Cartoon portrait, Justice Henry Hawkins

Cartoon portrait, Justice Henry Hawkins
Cartoon portrait of Justice Henry Hawkins. Don t hang us for caricaturing you, please, Mr Justice Hawkins! Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton (1817-1907)

Reputation Collection: In Good Society (engraving)

In Good Society (engraving)
668389 In Good Society (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Good Society. Illustration for John Leechs Pictures of Life and Character (c 1890)

Reputation Collection: Antony and Cleopatra (colour litho)

Antony and Cleopatra (colour litho)
3653293 Antony and Cleopatra (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antony and Cleopatra)

Reputation Collection: The Threefold Demon, or Envy, Hatred, and Malice (engraving)

The Threefold Demon, or Envy, Hatred, and Malice (engraving)
2800258 The Threefold Demon, or Envy, Hatred, and Malice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Threefold Demon, or Envy, Hatred, and Malice)

Reputation Collection: Among The Immortals, at the service in Westminster Abbey (engraving)

Among The Immortals, at the service in Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1064632 Among The Immortals, at the service in Westminster Abbey (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among The Immortals)

Reputation Collection: Mr. B - 'Seeking the Bubble reputation', from The Progress of a Midshipman

Mr. B - "Seeking the Bubble reputation", from The Progress of a Midshipman
2562179 Mr. B - " Seeking the Bubble reputation", from The Progress of a Midshipman, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Reputation Collection: Punch cartoon: Shakespeare and the Pygmies (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Shakespeare and the Pygmies (engraving)
6034763 Punch cartoon: Shakespeare and the Pygmies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Shakespeare and the Pygmies)

The Challenge
LLM459986 The Challenge by Glindoni, Henry Gillard (1852-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Challenge. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual (1898).); © Look and Learn

Reputation Collection: Love and War (engraving)

Love and War (engraving)
1042077 Love and War (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love and War. Illustration for The Graphic)

Reputation Collection: Shakespeare? Pooh! For my part, I consider Shakespeare a very much over-rated man

Shakespeare? Pooh! For my part, I consider Shakespeare a very much over-rated man
LLM462173 Shakespeare? Pooh! For my part, I consider Shakespeare a very much over-rated man by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare)

Reputation Collection: The Royal Dog Show at Dorchester (engraving)

The Royal Dog Show at Dorchester (engraving)
1616454 The Royal Dog Show at Dorchester (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Dog Show at Dorchester)

Reputation Collection: True Literary Exclusiveness (engraving)

True Literary Exclusiveness (engraving)
5237235 True Literary Exclusiveness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: True Literary Exclusiveness)

Bonne renommee vaut mieux que ceinture doree, ca. 1820-30

Reputation Collection: Bashi-bazouks Cafe Bashi-bazouk Bachibouzouk

Bashi-bazouks Cafe Bashi-bazouk Bachibouzouk
Bashi-bazouks at the cafe. A bashi-bazouk or bachibouzouk (from the Turkish başıbozuk, literally "deformed head") was a mercenary cavalryman of the army of the Ottoman Empire

Reputation Collection: Lady Idina Sackville

Lady Idina Sackville, at the time of her engagement to Mr David Euan Wallace, her first husband, whom she divorced in 1919

Reputation Collection: Claudia Quinta dragging a ship into Rome

Claudia Quinta dragging a ship into Rome
The Roman matron Claudia Quinta clears her name by dragging a ship bearing a statue of the Cult of the Great Mother (Magna Mater, Cult of Cybele) into Rome, after first praying to the gods for help

Reputation Collection: Caricature of Henry Hawkins, English judge

Caricature of Henry Hawkins, English judge
Caricature of Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton (1817-1907), English judge in the High Court of Justice between 1876 and 1898, and gained a reputation as a hanging judge. 1880

Reputation Collection: Cartoon, Mrs Weldon painting a bust of Gounod

Cartoon, Mrs Weldon painting a bust of Gounod
Cartoon, The gentle Mrs Weldon, putting black paint on a portrait bust of the French composer, Charles Gounod (1818-1893)

Reputation Collection: William Cumming, Banker

William Cumming, Banker
WILLIAM CUMMING Scottish banker in Edinburgh with a reputation for eccentricity. Date: ? - 1790

Reputation Collection: Francois De Coster

Francois De Coster
FRANCOIS )or Franz) de COSTER (known as Costerus) Belgian Jesuit churchman, theologian with a reputation as the Hammer of Heretics. Date: 1531 - 1619

Reputation Collection: Victor Hugo / Plaque

Victor Hugo / Plaque
VICTOR HUGO Commemorative plaque to the French novelist, placed on the wall of his birthplace in Besancon, December 1880 Date: 1802 - 1885

Reputation Collection: Martin B-26G -despite its early poor reputation, the Ma

Martin B-26G -despite its early poor reputation, the Marauder went on to forge an enviable combat record

Reputation Collection: VILANOVA, Arnau de (1238-1311). Alchemist, astrologer

VILANOVA, Arnau de (1238-1311). Alchemist, astrologer and physician of Catalan origin who had a great reputation in the medieval world

Reputation Collection: San SebastiᮮFestival 2012. John Travolta

San SebastiᮮFestival 2012. John Travolta
Travolta, John. American actor. Signs autographs after arriving to present his film Savages during the 60th San Sebastian International Film Festival, on September 22, 2012. SPAIN. Donostia

Reputation Collection: WW1 Recruitment Poster -- A Resolution

WW1 Recruitment Poster -- A Resolution
Recruitment poster, printed by A Thom and Company, Dublin. A Resolution passed in the Trenches. By an Irish Regiment (2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment)

Reputation Collection: An Extra-Special Romance by H. M. Bateman, WW1 cartoon

An Extra-Special Romance by H. M. Bateman, WW1 cartoon
Cartoon by H. M. Bateman showing a police officer initially snobbish about the special constable who is accompanying him on his beat

Reputation Collection: Maidenhead for the summer by Fish

Maidenhead for the summer by Fish
Impression of Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire in August by Annie Fish, a popular a popular destination, and one with a bit of a reputation, for fashionable society in the first half of the 20th century

Reputation Collection: Scotland Yard C18

Scotland Yard C18
Scotland Yard in the 18th century had yet to acquire its present reputation. Date: circa 1720

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"Unraveling the Threads of Reputation: Tales from History's Tapestry" Step into a world where reputation weaves its intricate web, shaping destinies and leaving lasting impressions. The Stuka Advertised – an emblem of fear and destruction, forever etched in history’s memory. Maidenhead Bridge & Skindles Hotel – witnesses to clandestine affairs and whispered secrets that could make or break one's standing in society. In the spotlight, Marie Loftus, the captivating music hall dancer and singer who enchanted audiences with her talent for decades. Her name reverberates through time as a testament to her enduring legacy. Venture into uncharted waters with the enigmatic Bermuda Triangle, its mysterious aura casting doubt on reputations lost within its treacherous depths. Peary and Cook locked in a bitter dispute over conquering the North Pole - their reputations hanging by a thread as they battled for recognition. The haunting image of Tay Bridge disaster lingers; witness diving operations attempting to salvage what remains beneath murky waters. A tragedy that tarnished reputations but also showcased humanity's resilience amidst adversity. "SUSANNA EXONERATED" - justice prevails as whispers of innocence shatter false accusations, restoring honor to those unjustly accused. Harriet Beecher Stowe besmirching Byron's reputation in her biography triggers England's unwavering defense of their beloved poet - an epic clash between two literary giants. Enter the vibrant world of music halls where Bessie Bellwood mesmerized crowds with her soulful melodies while Daisy Jerome brought laughter through mimicry and comedy. And then there was Marie Lloyd – a force to be reckoned with; her magnetic presence on stage cemented her status as an iconic music hall singer and comedienne. Reputation is fragile yet resilient; it shapes our perception of others throughout history’s tapestry.