Mulberry Collection (#3)

Daniel Holy, Wilkinson and Co. Mulberry Street, catalogue of Sheffield plate, 1785
Street Directories of Sheffield dated 1787 and 1797 record Daniel Holy, Wilkinson and Co. as manufacturers of silver and plated goods (1787) and silver platers (1797) based at Mulberry Street

Musical Instruments, Dutar, Afghan, Turkmen, ca. 1860, 1855, 1865, mulberry, bone
Musical Instruments, Dutar, Afghan (Turkmen), ca. 1860, 1855, 1865, mulberry, bone

CHINA: PAPER MANUFACTURE. Harvesting of mulberry bark to be used for the manufacture of paper. After an old Chinese print

SILK MANUFACTURE, CHINA. Silkworm cocoons are placed on trays and a worker picks mulberry leaves for the worms. Chinese woodcut from a 1695 manual for silk manufacture

Noni, Indian Mulberry or Great Morinda -Morinda citrifolia-, fruit, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Dorstenia foetida, close-up inflorescense, from Yemen and Socotra

LEBANON: SILK MANUFACTURE. Feeding silk-worms their breakfast of mulberry leaves, Mt. Lebanon, Syria. Stereograph, c1913

TURKEY: SILKWORMS, c1913. Cooling and drying silk cocoons after deadening process in Antioch, Turkey. Stereograph, c1913

TURKEY: SILKWORMS, c1913. Hatching silk cocoons on mulberry branches in Antioch, Turkey. Stereograph, c1913

TURKEY: SILKWORMS, c1913. Deadening worms in silk cocoons by steam in Antioch, Turkey. Stereograph, c1913

Japan - Silk Industry - Silkworms feeding on mulberry leaves Date: circa 1909

Japan - Silk Industry - Cutting the Mulberry leaves, for the silkworms to consume as they grow to maturity. Date: circa 1907

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Garden Warbler - perched in mulberry tree - May (Sylvia borin) Date:

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Garden Warbler - perched in mulberry tree - May (Sylvia borin) Date:

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Garden Warbler - perched in mulberry tree - May (Sylvia borin) Date:

Olivaceous Warbler on Mulberry tree - Bulgaria

White Mulberry leaf and fruit - Spain

Sir Henry Royce and others
Under the mulberry tree. From left: Sir Henry Royce, C.L. Jenner and E.W Hives

Gathering mulberry leaves to feed silkworms. Chinese painting on rice paper. 19th century

Silkworm farm, showing interior of rearing house or Magnangerie and collection of mulberry leaves (1) on which caterpillars (worms) were fed. From The Universal Magazine, London, 1753. Engraving

Women feeding silkworms on mulberry leaves: Chinese tempera painting on rice paper (19th century)

Black Mulberry (Morus nigra) close-up leaf and ripe fruit, September

Morus nigra (Black mulberry), and Morus alba (White mulberry), fresh and dried white mulberry seeds, fresh and crushed black mulberry seeds

Two berries on mulberry bush, close-up

Mulberry leaf (Morus sp. ), illustration
Mulberry leaf (Morus sp.), illustration Biology: Botany, Plants

Silkworm Cocoon Silk Fibres (SEM)
Silkworm cocoon silk fibres. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of silk fibres. The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of the silkmoth which has been domesticated from the wild silkmoth Bombyx

Morinda citrifolia, Indian mulberry
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Broussonetia papyrifera, paper mulberry
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Black Mulberry
JLMO-688 BLACK MULBERRY FRUIT ON BRANCH Morus nigra John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS. The Eleventh Regiment on guard in front of the police headquarters on Mulberry Street during the New York City Draft Riots, 13-16 July 1863. Wood engraving, 1871

ALABAMA: SILK INDUSTRY. Scenes of silk manufacture at Lowerys Industrial Academy, founded, 1875, by Samuel R
ALABAMA:SILK INDUSTRY. Scenes of silk manufacture at Lowerys Industrial Academy, founded, 1875, by Samuel R. Lowery at Huntsville, Alabama. Wood engravings from an American newspaper of 1878

CHINA: PAPER MANUFACTURE. Harvesting of mulberry bark to be used for the manufacture of paper. After an old Chinese print

SILK WORM & MOTH. The silk worm and mature moth (Bombyx mori) on a mulberry branch. Wood engraving, American, 1855

Leaf Capital
One of the beautiful leaf capitals in the Chapter House of Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire, England; splendidly sculpted depictions of mulberry leaves. Date: 13th century

Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) adult female, feeding on White Mulberry (Morus alba) fruit in tree, Extremadura, Spain, may

Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) adult male, feeding on White Mulberry (Morus alba) fruit in tree, Extremadura, Spain, may

White Mulberry Morus alba with ripe berries. Food of silkworm moths. Greece
ROG-13531 White Mulberry Morus alba with ripe berries Greece Arum idaeum Food of silkworm moths. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Feeding silk worms

Shakespeare statuette
A Shakespeare statuette made of mulberry wood, 15 inches high, believed to be early 17th century. It was on sale at Sotheby s, 14 July (year unknown), and was the property of Hugh Blaker (1873-1936)

Hogarths House, Chiswick, London, 1874
Engraving showing a number of scenes at Hogarths House, Chiswick, London, 1874. The views shown are (clockwise from bottom right): the Mulberry Tree; the Staircase; one of the rooms

Mulberry Caisson under construction; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a steel and concrete Mulberry caisson under construction on the South Coast of Britain during 1944. When the Allied Armies invaded Normandy in June 1944

Stale Beer Dive 1891
This underground stale beer dive on Mulberry Steet Bend, New York isn t fancy but it is cheap, and thats what counts for the boozy clientele

The Mulberry Tree, words and music
Here we go round the mulberry tree... So early in the morning. This is the way we wash our clothes... wash our hands... brush our hair... tie our shoes... etc

Mulberry Tree SSG 4999 © ARDEA LONDON
SSG-4999 MULBERRY TREE Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Ancient Black Mulberry Fruit Tree, UK
SG-20113 Ancient Black Mulberry Fruit Tree, UK Morus nigra Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Black / Common Mulberry Tree. Herstmonceux Castle, UK
SG-20109 Black / Common Mulberry Tree Herstmonceux Castle, UK Morus nigra Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Black Mulberry Fruit, UK
SG-20111 Black Mulberry Fruit, UK Morus nigra Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Noni / Indian mulberry. Medicinal for many purposes. Costa Rica
ROG-12114 Noni / Indian mulberry - medicinal for many purposes Costa Rica Morinda citrifolia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The mulberry tree has a rich history that spans centuries and continents. From the detailed plans of Sheffield in the late 18th century by William Fairbank, to its presence in Tudor exhibitions in 1890, this versatile tree has left its mark on various aspects of human life. Intriguingly, the black mulberry holds a special place among these references. Its significance is evident not only through engravings by Thomas Harris but also as an item showcased in the Tudor Exhibition. This particular species played a crucial role in silk production, as it served as food for silk moths and silkworms like Bombyx mori. As we delve deeper into cultural references, we encounter familiar childhood memories with songs like "Round the Mulberry Bush. " The image of children playing around this iconic tree evokes nostalgia and innocence. Moving beyond England's borders, we find remnants Harbour off Arromanches in Normandy—a testament to its importance during World War II. These structures were instrumental in facilitating military operations and played a vital role during D-Day. Not limited to wartime utility alone, mulberries have graced landscapes across different countries throughout history. The Old Mulberry Tree at Convent Garden stands tall on Beaufort Street in Chelsea—an enduring symbol of nature's resilience amidst urbanization. Even Chao Hsia recognized the value of mulberries when he visited fields encouraging people to plant more trees. His efforts aimed at preserving natural resources resonate even today as we strive for sustainability. Lastly, let us not forget Morus nigra—the common mulberry tree—whose existence continues to enrich our surroundings with shade and beauty wherever it grows. From historical maps depicting Sheffield's layout to wartime harbors off Normandy's coastlines; from silk production nourished by these trees' leaves to their symbolic presence within cultural traditions—the story of mulberries intertwines with humanity itself.