Maurier Collection

Daphne Du Maurier
DAPHNE DU MAURIER English writer and novelist, author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" pictured at her home Menabilly, in Fowey, Cornwall

Daphne du Maurier in Fowey
Daphne du Maurier (1907 - 1989), English writer and novelist, author of Rebecca and Jamaica Inn, pictured looking rather dashing while smoking a pipe

Daphne du Maurier at their Cornish home, Menabilly, 1945
Author and playwright Daphne du Maurier(1907-1989) relaxing in her study at her Cornish home Menabilly in 1945. Date: 1945

Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
Jamaica Inn, a Grade II listed building on Bodmin Moor near Bolventor, Cornwall, built as a coaching inn in 1750. Popular with smugglers

Boddinick Ferry
The Bodinnick Ferry, Fowey, Cornwall, which operates between the slipway at Bodinnick and Foweys Caffa Mill. The author Daphne du Maurier lived nearby

Mary Casson - Sir Gerald du Maurier in Barries Dear Brutus
J. M. Barries fantasy, Dear Brutus - 1929 performance - Mary Casson (1914-2009) in the role of Margaret, about to have her portrait painted by Sir Gerald du Maurier (1873-1934)

Gerald du Maurier and family
Sir Gerald Hubert Edward Busson du Maurier (1873-1934), English actor and manager. Father to writers Angela du Maurier and Daphne du Maurier

Muriel Beaumont. Actress. Wife Gerald du Maurier. She played Nerissa The Merchant Venice and appeared in English translations light French comedies. Unattributed photograpic portrait Date: circa 1905

Daphne Du Maurier / Kids
DAPHNE DU MAURIER English novelist and writer, author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" pictured with her children, Christian, Flavia and Tessa in 1947

Development of Mesmeric Science, 1883. Artist: George du Maurier
Development of Mesmeric Science, 1883. The fatal Mesmeric Duel in the Bois de Boulogne, between the Chevalier Lenoir, of Paris, and Professor Schwartz, of Berlin

Mrs Gerald Du Maurier & family including Daphne
Mrs Gerald Du Maurier pictured with her three daughters, Angela, Daphne and Jeanne. Date: 1920

Daphne du Maurier and family at their Cornish home: here, goat-keeping with her children, Tessa, Flavia and Christian. Date: 1944

Daphne Du Maurier Cover
DAPHNE DU MAURIER English writer and novelist. Author of " Rebecca" and " Jamaica Inn" and famous resident of Cornwall

Gerald Du Maurier / T&c
GERALD DU MAURIER English actor-manager, in the role of Arsene Lupin

Piccadilly, London
Window Studies -- the Festive Hour, early evening in Piccadilly. At 7.45 pm anyone who is anyone is on their way to a dinner party, a dance or the theatre

Angela Du Maurier
ANGELA DU MAURIER Novelist and author. Elder sister of Daphne du Maurier

Gerald du Maurier in Trelawny of the Wells
Gerald Du Maurier early in his career in the role of Ferdinand Gadd in Pinero's play, Trelawny of the Wells Date: circa 1900

Leading actors during the reign of King George V
Leading actors during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Du Maurier, Playfair, Ainley, Thorndike, Gielgud, Jackson. Date: 1935

Gerald du Maurier, actor drawn from life by Harold H Smith, artist. Pastel sketch in collar and striped tie. Part of a series, Pencil portraits of Stage Favourites'published in The Bystander

George du Maurier carton on the revival of Mesmerism. From Punch, London, 4 December 1883
542272 George du Maurier carton on the revival of Mesmerism. From Punch, London, 4 December 1883. by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

University education for women making their conversation confusing for their less
532269 University education for women making their conversation confusing for their less educated friends. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 7 December 1889

Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours
538778 Mr Punch bows to Agneta Frances Ramsay who sat, and passed with First Class Honours, the papers set, but could not receive a degree as Cambridge did not award them to women at this time

Beerbohm Tree, actor, as Svengali in the play Trilby Date: 1895

Roller skating very much in fashion. Lady students from Girton on the towpath waving to
537735 Roller skating very much in fashion. Lady students from Girton on the towpath waving to oarsmen rowing on the river

Clubland caricatures: Garrick Club celebrities
Caricatures of some of the associates of the Garrick Club including; Sir Squire Bancroft, one of the trustees Lord Burnham, Gerall du Maurier, Seymour Hicks, Sir John Hare and Sir Arthur Pinero

Stage Golfing Society dinner dance by Hynes
Brilliant cartoon by Hynes depicting in caricature members of the Stage Golfing Society at a dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel in January 1928. From left to right at the back: Mr R. H

Gerald du Maurier
Sir Gerald Hubert Edward Busson du Maurier (1873-1934) - English actor and Theatre manager. Date: circa 1909

Success in Life: Role reversal and the modern professional woman
532271 Success in Life: Role reversal and the modern professional woman. George du Maurier cartoon for Punch Almanack for 1867

The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London
538775 The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 14 September 1872 showing the patronising attitude women in the medical profession could expect

Benefits of university education for women. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 8
538474 Benefits of university education for women. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 8 December 1887. Young man in railway carriage offers graduate of Girton, Cambridge

Trilby the tone-deaf ? who couldn t tell a C from an F giving a concert under
542284 Trilby the tone-deaf ? who couldn t tell a C from an F giving a concert under Svengalis hypnotic influence. Illustration by George Du Maurier for his novel Trilby, London, 1894

The old evolutionary argument over Nature or Nurture. It would be a brave person who came
539831 The old evolutionary argument over Nature or Nurture. It would be a brave person who came to a conclusion on this evidence

Application of Darwinism in the twentieth century. By George du Maurier
539828 Application of Darwinism in the twentieth century. By George du Maurier, 24th April 1880 (cartoon from Punch, London) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Universal History Archive/UIG; English

General Adoption of the Rolling Skate. George du Maurier cartoons from Punch
537728 General Adoption of the Rolling Skate. George du Maurier cartoons from Punch, 17 February 1866. Engraving by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Universal History Archive/UIG; English

Invasion of privacy by a seaside camera obscura (left). George du Maurier cartoon
537777 Invasion of privacy by a seaside camera obscura (left). George du Maurier cartoon from Punch, 17 October 1868 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Universal History Archive/UIG; English

Increasing popularity of the Roller Skate. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch
537731 Increasing popularity of the Roller Skate. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch, 18 March 1876 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

Bull-Dog Drummond, a play by Sapper
Bull-Dog Drummond, a play of adventure by Sapper, at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, previously at Wyndhams Theatre, London, starring Lionel Bute

Inside Jamaica Inn, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Inside Jamaica Inn, 1952. Woman cleaning glasses, drunk men. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier

Tor, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Tor, 1952. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Men with horse, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Men with horse, 1952. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

Horses drinking, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Horses drinking, 1952. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

Jamaica Inn, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Jamaica Inn, 1952. Illustration for " Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

Hypnotism, 1891. Male hypnotist putting a young woman into an hypnotic trance. Animal magnetism or hypnotism had a revival at the end of the 19th century

A Conscious Martyr, 1881 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
A Conscious Martyr, 1881 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch

Awkward Incident in Fashionable Life, 1876 (1891). Artist: Swain
Awkward Incident in Fashionable Life, 1876 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch

Music at Home, 1872 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
Music at Home, 1872 (1891). Study of an amateur comic singer struggling with an unsympathising audience. A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume I

Modest Assurance, 1879 (1891). Artist: Swain
Modest Assurance, 1879 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume I, London, 1891

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"Maurier: A Captivating Tale of Literature, Love, and Cornish Charm" Step into the enchanting world of Maurier, where literary genius Daphne du Maurier weaves her spellbinding stories amidst the picturesque landscapes of Cornwall. In 1945, at their Cornish home Menabilly, Du Maurier found solace and inspiration for her timeless novels. Journey to Bodmin Moor's haunting Jamaica Inn, a setting that breathed life into her gripping tales. Imagine the misty moors and rugged cliffs as you explore this atmospheric location that fueled Du Maurier's imagination. Crossing Boddinick Ferry takes you back in time to an era when Mary Casson portrayed Sir Gerald du Maurier in Barrie's "Dear Brutus. " The theatrical prowess of the du Mauriers was renowned, leaving audiences captivated by their performances. Witness the intimate moments shared by Gerald du Maurier and his beloved family. Their bond radiates through photographs capturing treasured memories at their Cornish abode, and is within these walls that creativity flourished and dreams were realized. Fowey becomes a portal into Daphne du Maurier's world; its quaint charm permeating her writings. Picture her strolling along its cobbled streets or finding inspiration while gazing upon Fowey Harbor's tranquil waters. Mrs. Gerald Du Maurier & family grace our vision once more - a testament to enduring love and familial ties that shaped Daphne's upbringing. These cherished connections undoubtedly influenced her ability to craft characters with depth and complexity. Return to Menabilly in 1945; witness Daphne du Maurier immersed in her thoughts as she breathes life into unforgettable narratives from behind closed doors. This secluded haven allowed her imagination to flourish like wildflowers on Cornwall's rugged coastlines. As we delve deeper into history, George du Maurier emerges not only as an artist but also as a pioneer in the development of Mesmeric Science.