Holly Collection (#5)

Fairy seated on a Christmas Rose with presents, Cupids, holly and ivy - Pex Nylon Stockings black packaging front

Christmas Fairy and Cupids carrying candles, mistletoe, holly and ivy - Pex Nylon Stockings packaging, blue front

Holly Tree Inn, Hampton Institute, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1930s

Robins
Christmas. Two robins on a holly bough. Date: circa 1912

A postman wishes a Merry Christmas to a Miserly Old Man! Date: circa 1910s

Holly Mount Orphanage, Tottington, Lancashire
Girls work at lace-making and embroidery at the Holly Mount Orphanage / School for Roman Catholic girls at Tottington, near Bury, Lancashire

Music cover, Christmas Carols, with snow scene Date: 1930s

Peggy Sue, by Buddy Holly, 78prm record label
Peggy Sue, by Buddy Holly, 78rpm record label Date: circa 1957

The Mice Family's Christmas Pudding Date: 1908

Wartime advert for Dolcis shoes, featuring a festive sprig of holly. Date: 1943

Grandfather's Dream of Christmas Date: 1858

Hare with holly and mistletoe on a Christmas card
A dead hare hanging with holly and mistletoe on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Turkey with holly and mistletoe on a New Year card
A magnificent turkey hanging with holly and mistletoe on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Two geese with holly and mistletoe on a Christmas card
Two dead geese hanging with holly and mistletoe on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Woman holding mousse against white background, close-up, portrait
1970, One Person, Adults Only, Young Adult, One Woman Only, One Young Woman Only, Caucasian Appearance, Studio Shot, White Background, Vertical, Colour, Photography, Close-Up, Portrait

Sunrays through forest of Beech (Fagus sp. ), Fir (Abies sp. ) and Holly (Ilex sp)
Sunrays through forest of Beech (Fagus sp.), Fir (Abies sp.) and Holly (Ilex sp.) trees, Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. September

Three Slime mould (Didymium squamulosum) sporangia growing along spike of Holly (Ilex sp) leaf. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. January. Focus Stacked

Winter - Portrait of a girl in a winter landscape
CW17620 Winter - Portrait of a girl in a winter landscape by Weyden, Harry van der (1868-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Harry van der Weyden); © Christopher Wood Gallery, London, UK

More Haste Less Speed, 1899
BAL55719 More Haste Less Speed, 1899 by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); Fine Art of Oakham Ltd. Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: by Arthur John Elsley)

Robin on a holly branch, snow

Children collecting holly in the snow
Children - December. Winter/Christmas, collecting holly in the snow. Seasons series (one of 12) by Flora White

Blue flowered sea holly or eryngo, Eryngium maritinum
5856638 Blue flowered sea holly or eryngo, Eryngium maritinum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Blue flowered sea holly or eryngo, Eryngium maritinum)

Green flowered butcher's broom, Ruscus aculeatus
5856651 Green flowered butcher's broom, Ruscus aculeatus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Green flowered butcher's broom with red berry, Ruscus aculeatus)

Male Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) feeding on snow-covered Holly (Ilex sp) berries, near Ithaca, New York, USA. January

Female Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) spreading wings for balance after landing on a fruiting Holly (Ilex sp)
Female Eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) spreading wings for balance after landing on a fruiting Holly (Ilex sp.) bush, Freeville, New York, USA. January

Sh All Right, Dear, I m Father Crismush - I ve Come to fill your Stocking (colour litho)
3092926 Sh All Right, Dear, I m Father Crismush - I ve Come to fill your Stocking (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sh All Right, Dear)

Mammas Christmas Present: A Boy at Last (colour litho)
668666 Mammas Christmas Present: A Boy at Last (colour litho) by Yeames, William Frederick (1835-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mammas Christmas Present: A Boy at Last.); © Look and Learn

December (from a series of twelve), 1872
SIM58069 December (from a series of twelve), 1872 by Hayllar, Jessica (1858-1940); Private Collection; © Julian Simon Fine Art Ltd

Father Christmas on a bicycle (litho)
7148268 Father Christmas on a bicycle (litho) by May, Charles F (b. c. 1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas on a bicycle)

Holly, Mistletoe, and Ivy (engraving)
1100520 Holly, Mistletoe, and Ivy (engraving) by Walker, Marcella M. (fl.1872-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holly, Mistletoe, and Ivy)

Christmas Roses (colour litho)
6031062 Christmas Roses (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Roses. Illustration from L Album, Les Maitres de la Caricature (Librairie Illustre)

Children in the snow with their Christmas toys. 1922 (Illustration)
6438214 Children in the snow with their Christmas toys. 1922 (Illustration) by Mallet, Beatrice (1896-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Company. Festivities)

Laurence hid himself in the twinkling of an eye, illustration from More About the Squirrels by Eleanor Tyrell, c
616497 Laurence hid himself in the twinkling of an eye, illustration from More About the Squirrels by Eleanor Tyrell, c.1915 (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection

British Trees: Holly, Bentley, Suffolk (b / w photo)
6023717 British Trees: Holly, Bentley, Suffolk (b/w photo) by Tollemache, Stanhope Alfred (1855-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holly, Bentley, Suffolk)

Decorating the Pulpit (engraving)
1592226 Decorating the Pulpit (engraving) by Walker, Marcella M. (fl.1872-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorating the Pulpit. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 December 1891)

Holly Fox England Commonwealth Games 2002 Manchester, England 30 July 2002 Date: 30 July 2002

Andrew Flintoff & Daughter Holly England & Lancashire CCC 5th Ashes Test Match, Npower Test Series 2009 The Brit Oval, London, England 23 August 2009 Date: 23 August 2009

Holly Sweeney Rory Mcilroys Girlfriend 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales 04 October 2010 Date: 04 October 2010

Rory Mcilroy & Holly Sweeney 2010 Ryder Cup 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales Celtic Manor Resort, City Of Newport, Wales 04 October 2010 Date: 04 October 2010

Common holly

French Holly Ridden By Andrew Thornton 23 March 1998 Date: 23 March 1998

Mount Holly Ridden By R.Price 29 March 1999 Date: 29 March 1999

Father Christmas (colour litho)
7153990 Father Christmas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas)

Robins and birds in a nest, Greetings card (chromolitho)
7153528 Robins and birds in a nest, Greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robins and birds in a nest, Greetings card)

A Christmas Carol, 1867 (oil on panel)
FIA5398478 A Christmas Carol, 1867 (oil on panel) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 45.5 x 38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Houx (Branche de); Holly branch; Stechpalmenzweig (engraving)
7196373 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Houx (Branche de); Holly branch; Stechpalmenzweig (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wild Berries of the Month, December (colour litho)
7181711 Wild Berries of the Month, December (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Berries of the Month, December)

Father Christmas riding a tricycle in the snow (chromolitho)
7153942 Father Christmas riding a tricycle in the snow (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas riding a tricycle in the snow)

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"Holly: A Tapestry of Time and Nature" Step into the enchanting world of Holly, where history intertwines with nature's beauty. Just like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, this captivating place is filled with tales waiting to be discovered. As you wander through the Rivelin Valley Estate, immerse yourself in its rich heritage. Let the Map of 1934 guide your way as you explore every nook and cranny. Feel the echoes of W. Fairbank's intricate Plan of Sheffield from 1797 engraved by Thomas Harris, reminding you that even centuries ago, this land held stories worth preserving. In this tapestry-like setting, remnants speak volumes - much like "All that was left of them, " a poignant reminder of sacrifice near Modderfontein by the 17th Lancers. But amidst solemnity, find solace in Lady Ferns and True Maidenhair dancing alongside Holly Ferns – a delicate harmony between resilience and grace. Nature thrives here too; Countryside Flowers bloom freely while Butterflies flutter gracefully overhead. Cats revel in their own festive party on a Christmas card, embodying joyous moments shared during special occasions. Transport yourself further back to witness Foot Guards valiantly battling at Waterloo – an emblematic scene etched forever in time. Or feel winter's chill as Coach and Horses traverse snowy landscapes on another Christmas card. Amidst all these wonders lies Holly's heartwarming spirit – encapsulated within a Rabbit and Robin sharing seasonal cheer or an Owl guiding Foxes carrying food across frost-kissed lands on yet another cherished Christmas card. But perhaps what truly captures Holly's essence are Two Children Sitting on a Swing - carefree souls embracing life’s simple pleasures amidst nature’s embrace. Their laughter resonates through time, reminding us to cherish each moment we spend here. So come forth into Holly; let its tapestry unfold before your eyes.