Holly Collection (page 9)

Victorian Calendar, November, Holly Berry Boy. circa 1888

Girl guides collecting holly
Two girl guides walking through woods, one pulling cart loaded with holly, one carrying holly branches. Artist: DM Elliot Date: circa 1910

Hanging the Mistletoe, 1860 (panel)
MAK87464 Hanging the Mistletoe, 1860 (panel) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 32.7x27 cm; The Makins Collection; English, out of copyright

"Behold I Bring Unto You Good Tidings of Great Joy", Christmas card
BAL48970 " Behold I Bring Unto You Good Tidings of Great Joy", Christmas card, printed by Louis Prang, 1884 by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Christmas Visitors, 1869 (oil on canvas)
WAG13350 Christmas Visitors, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 61 45.8 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English

The Lady and the Unicorn: Sight (tapestry)
XIR11820 The Lady and the Unicorn: Sight (tapestry) by French School, (15th century); 310x330 cm; Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny

Pretty girls with holly
Heads of two young girls in tam o shanters bearing Xmas holly. Date: 1904

Young girl with a sled
Young girl in red waving and pulling a sled bearing a holly wreath out in the snow. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: 1908

Bouquet of holly symbolizing winter - lithography, 1871
LSE4084099 Bouquet of holly symbolizing winter - lithography, 1871 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouquet of holly symbolizing winter - lithography)

The angel of Christmas. Illustration by Jean GEOFFROY (1853-1924
XEE4136130 The angel of Christmas. Illustration by Jean GEOFFROY (1853-1924) Engraving of 1887 in " Paris-Illustrous journal weekly"

Getting ready for Christmas (chromolitho)
5223814 Getting ready for Christmas (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Getting ready for Christmas)

Home Sweet Home (detail of 20833)
CH81000 Home Sweet Home (detail of 20833) by Sadler, Walter Dendy (1854-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: blue and white china vase; ); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The language of flowers (coloured engraving)
5998840 The language of flowers (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The language of flowers)

Not Hamlet with the skull of Yorick, but Fat man admiring a Christmas pudding (chromolitho)
5996079 Not Hamlet with the skull of Yorick, but Fat man admiring a Christmas pudding (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children with their guardian angel, New Years greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031441 Children with their guardian angel, New Years greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children with their guardian angel)

Christmas in ye Olden Time (colour litho)
6001243 Christmas in ye Olden Time (colour litho) by Granville-Smith, Walter (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in ye Olden Time)

Twelfth Night characters by Alfred Crowquill
Twelfth Night (6 January) characters by Alfred Crowquill. 19th century

Christmas Cat (gouache on paper)
BON43495 Christmas Cat (gouache on paper) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Still Life with a Swag of Fruits and Flowers Tied with a Blue Ribbon
BON51647 Still Life with a Swag of Fruits and Flowers Tied with a Blue Ribbon by Oosterwyck, Maria van (1630-93); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Christmas Morning - Decorating the Signboard (colour litho)
668664 Christmas Morning - Decorating the Signboard (colour litho) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Morning - Decorating the Signboard)

Bringing in the boars head (coloured engraving)
668590 Bringing in the boars head (coloured engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing in the boars head, by J Gilbert.); © Look and Learn; English

A Christmas Feast for Mice
SPI52428 A Christmas Feast for Mice by Sherrin, John (1819-96); John Spink Fine Watercolours, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Carols for Sale
GG71302 Carols for Sale by Mulready, Augustus Edward (1844-c.1905); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Christmas card, Two puppies with parcels - Start Your Christmas. 20th century

Christmas card, Santa Claus with his sack. 20th century

Christmas Card or Present Tag, Santa Claus. 20th century

Christmas card, Santa Claus delivering presents, with reindeer looking through the window. 20th century

Christmas Card, Puppy with telephone and holly - Hold On. 20th century

Christmas card, Black kitten in a sack - Best of Luck for Christmas. (front cover, 1 of 2) 20th century

Christmas card, Girl talking to snowman
Christmas card, Girl with sledge talking to a snowman -- How Glad I am to wish you a Very Jolly Christmas. 20th century

Father Christmas, cover illustration from The Ladies Field magazine
CHT279747 Father Christmas, cover illustration from The Ladies Field magazine, Santa Claus supplement, 30th November 1901 (colour litho) by Jones, A

Christmas card, Cocker Spaniel dog, hoping to go for a walk in the snow. 20th century

Christmas card, Christmas Joys! (front cover, 1 of 2) 20th century

Christmas card, three robins asleep on a branch. 20th century

Christmas card, Children in Snow. 20th century

Sea holly or sea eryngo, Eryngium maritimum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Boars Head (engraving)
NAT133865 Boars Head (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Very cold and ground all white. Can t find anything to eat
IL274582 Very cold and ground all white. Can t find anything to eat, illustration from The Naughty Neddy Book, published by Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1920s (colour litho) by Anderson

Sea holly, Eryngium minus, and hogs fennel, Peucedanum officinale. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Rest harrow, Ononis repens, and sea holly, Eryngium species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Evergreen holly, Ilex perado. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821

Nance shrub, Malpighia aquifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

Christmas postcard, 1903 (colour litho)
498985 Christmas postcard, 1903 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Green Holly (As You Like It). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London, 1845

Golden variegated holly, Ilex aquifolium ciliata aureo-marginata. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Christmas Morning, 1865 (oil on canvas)
CW15265 Christmas Morning, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Marshall, Thomas Falcon (1818-78); 47x69.9 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Couple carrying basket of fruit and holly, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730817 Couple carrying basket of fruit and holly, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple carrying basket of fruit and holly)

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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.