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Borders Collection (#33)

"Borders: A Tapestry of History and Geography" The Daily Mail War Map, a relic from WW1, reminds us of the borders that once divided nations in conflict

Background imageBorders Collection: Afghan market in Ishkashim, on the border of Tajikistan and Afghanistan

Afghan market in Ishkashim, on the border of Tajikistan and Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Central Asia, Asia

Background imageBorders Collection: Dryburgh Abbey, near St. Boswells, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Dryburgh Abbey, near St. Boswells, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBorders Collection: Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott from 1812 to 1832, near Melrose, Borders

Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott from 1812 to 1832, near Melrose, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBorders Collection: February landscape in the Welsh Borders

February landscape in the Welsh Borders. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Background imageBorders Collection: Cottage garden, France

Cottage garden, France
Cottage garden. Herbaceous borders in a cottage garden, including catmint flowers (Nepeta sp. purple, left) and iris flowers (Iris sp. purple, right). Photographed at Allimeres Garden, France

Background imageBorders Collection: Afghanistan

Afghanistan and surroundings, coloured satellite image. North is at top. Vegetation is green, deserts are pink, mountains are grey, water is dark blue, snow/ice is light blue, and borders are black

Background imageBorders Collection: Stone sheep enclosure Moorfoot Hills Scottish Borders south of Edinburgh Scotland UK

Stone sheep enclosure Moorfoot Hills Scottish Borders south of Edinburgh Scotland UK
MAB-693 Stone sheep enclosure Moorfoot Hills Scottish Borders south of Edinburgh Scotland UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageBorders Collection: Owen Jones Indian 54

Owen Jones Indian 54
A fine specimen of painted lacquer work from the collection at the India House

Background imageBorders Collection: Owen Jones Indian 53*

Owen Jones Indian 53*
Specimens of painted lacquer work from the Collection at the India House

Background imageBorders Collection: Owen Jones Indian 51

Owen Jones Indian 51
Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, and paintings on vases, seen in the Indian Collection of the Great Exhibition and later at the South Kensington Museum

Background imageBorders Collection: Owen Jones Greek 19

Owen Jones Greek 19
Ornaments from Greek and Etruscan vases in the British Museum and the Louvre

Background imageBorders Collection: Owen Jones Greek 15

Owen Jones Greek 15
A collection of the various forms of the Greek Fret from vases and pavements

Background imageBorders Collection: Owen Jones Chinese 61

Owen Jones Chinese 61
Designs from paintings on wood, paintings on porcelain, woven fabrics and from a picture

Background imageBorders Collection: Edward Takes Berwick

Edward Takes Berwick
Edward III takes the strategic town of Berwick, on the borders of England and Scotland, and annexes it to the English crown

Background imageBorders Collection: Fashions September 1850

Fashions September 1850
Plaid dress: open jacket bodice, chemisette, pagoda sleeves with engageantes. Jackets: (mantles, pardessus) with lace trim, skirts & cuffs or dentilated borders

Background imageBorders Collection: Costume / Photo of Frank

Costume / Photo of Frank
Boy wears a dark 3-piece suit with a collarless short jacket fastening with one button at the throat & the front borders rounded off, an Eton collar, narrow bowtie & a peaked cap

Background imageBorders Collection: Costume / Photo / Men / R Day

Costume / Photo / Men / R Day
A man seated on a stile wears a short S-B coat with rounded borders, collar & long lapels, narrow fitting trousers & a low square crowned hat with a broad hat band

Background imageBorders Collection: CHILDRENs DRESS 1890S

CHILDRENs DRESS 1890S
Boy: Knickerbocker suit with open jacket & rounded front borders, spotted waistcoat & Eton collar. Girl: high necked dress with yoke, tight sleeves & epaulettes, sash & rossette

Background imageBorders Collection: Boy & Velvet Chair 1860S

Boy & Velvet Chair 1860S
Boy: dark suit with a Zouave style jacket (collarless, one button & rounded front borders), waistcoat, narrow bowtie & boots. His hair is slicked back from his face

Background imageBorders Collection: Boys / Lounge Suits 1860S

Boys / Lounge Suits 1860S
Two boys wear dark suits with narrow bowties. The jackets have collars and lapels, a top button only & the front borders rounded off

Background imageBorders Collection: Boy in Suit 1860S

Boy in Suit 1860S
A boy wears a dark suit, waistcoat & boots & holds a pair of leather gloves. His jacket has a tiny turn down collar, a top button only & the front borders rounded off

Background imageBorders Collection: Border Afghanistan

Border Afghanistan
Tur Khum Gardens near Landikhana, North West Frontier Province, showing the boundary line between the Afghan and British territory

Background imageBorders Collection: Furs / Grunwaldt / Plate 10

Furs / Grunwaldt / Plate 10
Short jacket with rounded front borders in an unspecified grey fur with contrasting trim; black fur coat or mantle with deep fur collar & cuffs

Background imageBorders Collection: Fur Coats & Muffs 1914

Fur Coats & Muffs 1914
Fur coats: rounded borders, long lapels & contrasting collar or with a diagonal wrap-over front & collar & cuffs trimmed with ermine tails; flat fur muffs

Background imageBorders Collection: Trotteurs 1913

Trotteurs 1913
Doeuillet Tailor-mades: Pink: hobble skirt with panels, belted jacket with rounded borders. Purple: jacket with a gored skirt cut shorter at the front. N.B fur muff & stole

Background imageBorders Collection: Tailor-Made / Redfern 1914

Tailor-Made / Redfern 1914
Tailor-made by Redfern with draped skirt with side pockets, waistcoat & jacket with a roll collar, pocket flaps, ornamental buttonholes & rounded front borders

Background imageBorders Collection: Decorative Frame C19Th

Decorative Frame C19Th
A heavily ornate frame that incorporates the British Royal Coat-of-Arms, Prince of Wales feathers, Tudor roses and an eagle with outstretched wings

Background imageBorders Collection: Anglo-Saxon Mantles 1

Anglo-Saxon Mantles 1
Examples of the variety in style and ways of wearing Anglo-Saxon mantles including a draped mantle worn over a long square-necked tunic. Also short tunics with borders

Background imageBorders Collection: Art Nouveau Bordering

Art Nouveau Bordering
Border composed of pale mauve flowers

Background imageBorders Collection: Floral Border (Mono)

Floral Border (Mono)
A beautiful surround composed of Christmas roses and icicles

Background imageBorders Collection: Art Nouveau Surround

Art Nouveau Surround
An unobtrusive design for a page in a photo album

Background imageBorders Collection: MENs JACKETS FOR 1951

MENs JACKETS FOR 1951
French male style for Spring- Summer 1951: trousers with a sharp crease & either a mustard yellow D-B jacket with long lapels or a maroon S-B jacket with rounded front borders

Background imageBorders Collection: Bayham Abbey 6 of 6

Bayham Abbey 6 of 6
Bayham Abbey, a Premonstratensian monastery on the Kent and Sussex borders, was founded by Robert Thornham at the turn of the 12th century

Background imageBorders Collection: Bayham Abbey 5 of 6

Bayham Abbey 5 of 6
Bayham Abbey, a Premonstratensian monastery on the Kent and Sussex borders, was founded by Robert Thornham at the turn of the 12th century

Background imageBorders Collection: Bayham Abbey 4 of 6

Bayham Abbey 4 of 6
Bayham Abbey, a Premonstratensian monastery on the Kent and Sussex borders, was founded by Robert Thornham at the turn of the 12th century

Background imageBorders Collection: Bayham Abbey 3 of 6

Bayham Abbey 3 of 6
Bayham Abbey, a Premonstratensian monastery on the Kent and Sussex borders, was founded by Robert Thornham at the turn of the 12th century

Background imageBorders Collection: Bayham Abbey 1 of 6

Bayham Abbey 1 of 6
Bayham Abbey, a Premonstratensian monastery on the Kent and Sussex borders, was founded by Robert Thornham at the turn of the 12th century

Background imageBorders Collection: Border Showing Spring

Border Showing Spring
Decorative border illustrating spring, with bees, flowers, butterflies and moths




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"Borders: A Tapestry of History and Geography" The Daily Mail War Map, a relic from WW1, reminds us of the borders that once divided nations in conflict. Ludlow in the 1950s was a quaint English town where borders between communities were defined by tradition and heritage. A satellite image captures the stunning landscapes of Scotland, showcasing its natural beauty while highlighting its distinct border with England within the United Kingdom. Exploring a map of Guatemala reveals intricate borders that separate regions rich in culture and history. Harlow Carr's main they can meticulously designed, creating an enchanting display of flora that captivates visitors' senses. Trent Locks, located south of Long Eaton in the UK, is where rivers converge to form boundaries - a meeting point for nature's own borders. Eyemouth's Scotch Fishwives at work exemplify how trade and industry can transcend physical borders to connect people across different lands and cultures. St Matilda and Butler Lives intertwine as their stories unfold along historical timelines marked by shifting political boundaries around them. The Coat of Arms of Peebles proudly represents this Scottish town's identity through symbols that reflect its unique position within national borders. A map depicting Europe after the Peace of Tilsit in 1807 showcases how treaties redrawn lines on paper but couldn't erase centuries-old cultural divides etched into people's hearts. Owen Jones Renaiss 78 takes us back to Renaissance Europe when artistic movements transcended national frontiers, blurring boundaries between countries. A map displaying the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal illustrates their shared history intertwined with territorial disputes throughout centuries. In our world shaped by geographical divisions and historical events, these glimpses into various aspects remind us that "borders" encompass more than just lines on maps; they hold stories waiting to be explored – tales woven into the fabric of our collective human experience.