Plant Names Collection

Pages from a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. 1896 (engraving)
2972992 Pages from a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. 1896 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Variety teapot and lid, 1876 (porcelain)
2972993 Variety teapot and lid, 1876 (porcelain) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)
2972935 Folding mirror, c.1876 (wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)
3084468 Footstool, c.1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 24x24 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Front cover of a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co
2972991 Front cover of a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. 1896 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

A set of custard pots on a tray, c. 1780s-90s (pearlware)
3084477 A set of custard pots on a tray, c.1780s-90s (pearlware) by English School, (18th century); each: 8.5x5.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Dish, c. 1700-20 (glazed porcelain)
3084465 Dish, c.1700-20 (glazed porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); diam: 22.9 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: made in Fujian, China c.1700-1720)

Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy)
2973003 Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain)
2972939 Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fire screen panel, c. 1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing)
3084402 Fire screen panel, c.1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing) by English School, (19th century); 45x45 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)
3084441 Vase, c.1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel) by German School; height: 23 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Cream jug, c. 1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain)
3084481 Cream jug, c.1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain) by English School, (19th century); 5.5x12.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Cream jug in Aesthetic style)

Clock, 1872-83 (ebonised and painted wood with an enamelled metal clock face
3084450 Clock, 1872-83 (ebonised and painted wood with an enamelled metal clock face and brass fixings) by English School, (19th century); height: 99 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fork-tailed bush katydid nymph on California poppy, Los Angeles, California

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"Unveiling the Verdant Beauty: Exploring Plant Names through Antique Treasures" Step back in time with a glimpse into the enchanting world of plant names, as we delve into a wholesale catalogue published by I. Marians & Co. In 1896. Through intricate engravings, this captivating collection transports us to an era where nature's wonders were celebrated and immortalized. Amongst these pages, we discover a variety teapot and lid from 1876, crafted delicately from porcelain. Its elegant design hints at the artistry that went into creating such functional yet visually pleasing objects. A folding mirror catches our eye next, dating back to approximately 1876. Crafted from wood, it reflects not only our physical appearance but also serves as a reminder of how plants have been intertwined with human vanity throughout history. Rest your feet upon a footstool made around 1850 - its wooden frame adorned with brass accents and Berlin woolwork embroidery depicting botanical motifs. This exquisite piece showcases the fusion of craftsmanship and natural inspiration prevalent during that period. Flipping open the front cover of another I. Marians & Co wholesale catalogue reveals an array of custard pots on a tray from the late 1700s or early 1800s, showcasing pearlware pottery at its finest. These vessels may have once held delectable treats while their designs paid homage to flora's timeless allure. Travel further back in time to admire a dish created between 1700-1720; glazed porcelain bearing intricate patterns reminiscent of flourishing gardens long gone by. Such pieces remind us that even centuries ago, people found solace in capturing nature's essence within their homes. An intriguing ornament catches our attention next – taxidermy artistry frozen in time between 1837-1901 – reminding us that plants extend beyond living beings alone; they inspire creativity across various mediums.