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Various Family photographs

Photographs, portraits and keepsakes from the family and Estate records. Select a picture to open a larger view.

Bram Stoker

Portraits of Bram, including photographs taken during his writing and theatre career.

Bram Stoker, photographic portrait. — Bram Stoker, photographic portrait.Courtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram Stoker at his desk — Bram Stoker at his deskCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram Stoker, sepia portrait. — Bram Stoker, sepia portrait.Courtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram Stoker, photographic portrait. — Bram Stoker, photographic portrait.Courtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram Stoker, portrait from the Occult Review — Bram Stoker, portrait from the Occult ReviewCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram Stoker — Bram StokerCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Family portraits

Portraits and photographs of the wider Stoker family. Some are copies of paintings or historic printed photographs.

Abraham Stoker, Bram’s father — Abraham Stoker, Bram’s fatherCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Sir Thornley Stoker, portrait — Sir Thornley Stoker, portraitCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

The Stoker family, painting by Walter Osborne — The Stoker family, painting by Walter OsborneCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Frank Owen Stoker, shown in a historic tennis clipping — Frank Owen Stoker, shown in a historic tennis clippingCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Enid Eveleen (Eve) Stoker Farson — Enid Eveleen (Eve) Stoker FarsonCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Gladys Thornley Thomson — Gladys Thornley ThomsonCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Douglas Thomson at Achera (Durham University Library) — Douglas Thomson at Achera (Durham University Library)Durham University Library. Supplied from the Bram Stoker Estate records. Original image source not yet confirmed.

Captain Tom Thornley McGillycuddy Stoker — Captain Tom Thornley McGillycuddy StokerCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Mary Hendrie Braithwaite Stoker with her sons — Mary Hendrie Braithwaite Stoker with her sonsCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Pilot Officer Tom Thornley Braithwaite Stoker, RCAF — Pilot Officer Tom Thornley Braithwaite Stoker, RCAFCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Daniel Farson — Daniel FarsonCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Unidentified boy, Victorian portrait from the family collection. — Unidentified boy, Victorian portrait from the family collection.Courtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Objects and family keepsakes

Seals, medals, heraldic artwork and objects preserved with the family material.

Bram’s watch fob and seal — Bram’s watch fob and sealCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram’s signature: “Abraham Stoker, 1 August 1871” — Bram’s signature: “Abraham Stoker, 1 August 1871”Courtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bronze bust of Bram Stoker — Bronze bust of Bram StokerCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram’s Trinity College Historical Society medal, reverse — Bram’s Trinity College Historical Society medal, reverseCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram’s Trinity College Historical Society medal, obverse — Bram’s Trinity College Historical Society medal, obverseCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

The Arms of Stoker of Dublin, painted — The Arms of Stoker of Dublin, paintedCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Engraved plate with the Stoker arms — Engraved plate with the Stoker armsCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Silver coins from the family collection — Silver coins from the family collectionCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram’s trophy tankard (second view) — Bram’s trophy tankard (second view)Courtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Stoker arms, cleaned artwork — Stoker arms, cleaned artworkCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

The Arms of Stoker of Dublin, original painting — The Arms of Stoker of Dublin, original paintingCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Stoker coat of arms, framed artwork — Stoker coat of arms, framed artworkCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Grant of arms with banner, Stoker family — Grant of arms with banner, Stoker familyCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

The Arms of Stoker of Dublin, with caption — The Arms of Stoker of Dublin, with captionCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram’s carnelian seal intaglio, studio close-up — Bram’s carnelian seal intaglio, studio close-upCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram’s watch fob and keys, studio photograph — Bram’s watch fob and keys, studio photographCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram’s seal on the watch fob, close-up — Bram’s seal on the watch fob, close-upCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Stoker family crest — Stoker family crestCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Stoker family crest — Stoker family crestCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Murray Hornibrook’s Edward VII despatch box, exterior — Murray Hornibrook’s Edward VII despatch box, exteriorCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Murray Hornibrook’s Edward VII despatch box, open — Murray Hornibrook’s Edward VII despatch box, openCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Family records

A surviving newspaper notice from the family archive.

New York Times notice: Mary Drummond and Tom Stoker — New York Times notice: Mary Drummond and Tom StokerThe New York Times. Supplied from the Bram Stoker Estate records. Original image source not yet confirmed.

Places and memorials

Places associated with Bram and photographs recording family memorials.

Office of Public Works plaque to Bram Stoker, Dublin — Office of Public Works plaque to Bram Stoker, DublinCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Whitby at sunset (photo: Gary Cheesman) — Whitby at sunset.Gary Cheesman.

Marsh’s Library sign, Dublin — Marsh’s Library sign, DublinCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

St Mary’s Church, Whitby — St Mary’s Church, Whitby© Colin Hamilton.

Whitby Civic Society plaque: “Bram Stoker stayed here 1890–1896” — Whitby Civic Society plaque: “Bram Stoker stayed here 1890–1896”Courtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

St Mary’s churchyard, Whitby, at dusk — St Mary’s churchyard, Whitby, at dusk© Colin Hamilton.

St Mary’s churchyard, Whitby, at sunset — St Mary’s churchyard, Whitby, at sunset© Colin Hamilton.

Slains Castle, Cruden Bay, old postcard — Slains Castle, Cruden Bay, old postcardCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Bram Stoker at St Ann’s Church — Bram Stoker at St Ann’s ChurchCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Memorial to Pilot Officer Tom Thornley Braithwaite Stoker — Memorial to Pilot Officer Tom Thornley Braithwaite StokerCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Objects pictured in the Estate records

Antiques and keepsakes pictured in the Estate records. These photographs do not establish that Bram owned the objects.

Cauldon maker’s mark on an antique plate — Cauldon maker’s mark on an antique plateCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

St. Michael Conquers Evil – Match Holder — St. Michael Conquers Evil – Match HolderCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Maker’s detail on an antique mastiff plate — Maker’s detail on an antique mastiff plateCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Detail of an antique plate, including damage to the rim — Detail of an antique plate, including damage to the rimCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Metal drinking cup, pictured in the Estate records — Metal drinking cup, pictured in the Estate recordsCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Antique stickpin, full view — Antique stickpin, full viewCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Stopper detail of a flask — Stopper detail of a flaskCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Antique 18 K Gold French Stickpin — Antique 18 K Gold French StickpinCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Base of a metal drinking cup — Base of a metal drinking cupCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Stickpin shaft and hallmark detail — Stickpin shaft and hallmark detailCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

St Michael and the dragon, match-holder detail — St Michael and the dragon, match-holder detailCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Olive Green Suede Flask — Olive Green Suede FlaskCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Gold Pearl Claw Pin – From the Family Vault — Gold Pearl Claw Pin – From the Family VaultCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Decorative claw and pearl pin, detail — Decorative claw and pearl pin, detailCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Gold stickpin, full view — Gold stickpin, full viewCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Antique Cauldon Plate – Mastiff — Antique Cauldon Plate – MastiffCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Gold pearl claw pin, side view — Gold pearl claw pin, side viewCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Antique 18 K Gold French Stickpin — Antique 18 K Gold French StickpinCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Underside mark on a photographed object — Underside mark on a photographed objectCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Gold Pearl Claw Pin – From the Family Vault — Gold Pearl Claw Pin – From the Family VaultCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.

Flask, reverse view — Flask, reverse viewCourtesy of the Bram Stoker Estate.