Sprig Collection (#2)

Girl in a straw hat
Smiling young girl wearing an old straw hat. A sprig of periwinkles in the foreground. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: circa 1908

Fashionable women of the Directoire, 1797 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986474 Fashionable women of the Directoire, 1797 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Fashionable women of the Directoire, 1797)

Portrait of Louisa Ruth Herbert, 1858-59 (oil on panel)
2831226 Portrait of Louisa Ruth Herbert, 1858-59 (oil on panel) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Beaufort Castle, near Beauly, Inverness-shire, Scotland, with a Fraser tartan background. Date: circa 1905

Santa Claus writing in a book on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Two sides of a cutout Christmas card -- a snowball with a sprig of holly (left), and a tabby kitten with mistletoe (right). Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a gift box -- to Elsie. Date: circa 1890s

Dwarf cherry blossom
A sprig of wild cherry blossom(Prunus Cerasus), depicting the fruit and leaves. Date: 1869

Wild cherry blossom
A sprig of wild cherry blossom(Prunus Avium), depicting the fruit and stone. Date: 1869

1930 greetings card
Lady dressed in a crinoline with a brolly and a sprig of holly. Date: 1930s

Fruit on a Dish, Flowers in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Vase
659302 Fruit on a Dish, Flowers in a Wanli Kraak Porselein Vase, Sprigs of Cherries and Redcurrants, Seashells, a Rose, a Tulip, a Pink, a Lizard, a Snail and a Red Admiral on a Stone Ledge

A Joyful Christmas to you - Victorian Christmas card (chromolitho)
731688 A Joyful Christmas to you - Victorian Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A silk panel depicting vases with cherry blossoms, magnolia and orchids
1764971 A silk panel depicting vases with cherry blossoms, magnolia and orchids and a jardinere with roses amid sprigs of lotus

Mother and children walking in the snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731221 Mother and children walking in the snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother and children, walking in the snow)

GIrl holding bunch of holly, New Year Card (chromolitho)
731366 GIrl holding bunch of holly, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl holding bunch of holly)

Sprig (engraving)
2801365 Sprig (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sprig. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Portrait of a Lady, c. 1490 (tempera & oil on panel)
CLK340003 Portrait of a Lady, c.1490 (tempera & oil on panel) by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); 56.1x37.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Portrait of Dorothy Savile, Countess of Burlington (oil on canvas)
621532 Portrait of Dorothy Savile, Countess of Burlington (oil on canvas) by Jervas, Charles (1675-1739) (attr. to); 123x99.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Various Spiders and Caterpillars, with a Sprig of Gooseberry, early 1650s (oil on copper)
1217491 Various Spiders and Caterpillars, with a Sprig of Gooseberry, early 1650s (oil on copper) by Kessel, Jan van (1626-79); 9x13 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A Cockchafer, Beetle, Woodlice and other Insects, with a Sprig of Auricula
1217490 A Cockchafer, Beetle, Woodlice and other Insects, with a Sprig of Auricula, early 1650s (oil on copper) by Kessel, Jan van (1626-79); 8.3x12.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Rice, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999696 Rice, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Holly spray in a tapering vase, c. 1890 (gold, enamel, nephrite & rock crystal)
940192 Holly spray in a tapering vase, c.1890 (gold, enamel, nephrite & rock crystal) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); height

Woman carrying bunch of mistletoe, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730955 Woman carrying bunch of mistletoe, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman carrying bunch of mistletoe)

A handsome youth holding a narcissus sprig, c. 1610 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040458 A handsome youth holding a narcissus sprig, c.1610 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Beg, Farrukh (c.1545-c.1615); 15.56x8.89 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Bringing in the plum pudding (colour litho)
STC255605 Bringing in the plum pudding (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A young Christmas shopper admires a bunch of holly in Coventry retail market today. 15th December 1965

Five hebe flower stems, X-ray

Sprig of leaves, X-ray

Sprig of hazel leaves, X-ray

Soft laurel, X-ray

Sprig of viburnum leaves, X-ray

Chinese tea (Camellia sinensis), X-ray

Rhubarb leaf, X-ray

Victoria water lily leaf, X-ray

Laurel leaves, X-ray

Trees, X-ray

Viburnum shrub, X-ray

Sprig of rosemary, X-ray

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon sp. ), X-ray
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon sp.), X-ray

Yerba mate leaves (Ilex paraguariensis), X-ray

Lupin leaves, X-ray

Smokebush, X-ray

Hedge nettle leaves (Stachys sp. ), X-ray
Hedge nettle leaves (Stachys sp.), X-ray

Silver tip tea leaves, X-ray

Smoke bush leaves, X-ray

Bougainvillea, X-ray

Sprig of rowan leaves, X-ray

Foster General Purpose Engine Sprig UP 6481
Foster General Purpose Engine, regn. UP 6481 14410, Sprig. Built in 1920 by William Foster & Co. in Lincoln, powered by a 7 Nhp single-cylinder steam engine. Date: 1970s

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"Sprig: A Symbol of Festive Traditions and Joy" The sprig, a small but significant element in various holiday scenes throughout history, holds deep symbolism and adds charm to our celebrations. From the Irish Guards Shamrock to the owl and foxes carrying food on a Christmas card, these sprigs evoke warmth and merriment. In times gone by, Santa Claus himself would propose a toast on a Christmas postcard adorned with mistletoe sprigs. The daring question arises - will he dare to kiss under the PARTY / DARE HE? MISTLETOE? During wartime in 1943, even amidst hardship, Dolcis shoes advertised their festive spirit with an image featuring a sprig of holly. This reminder of hope brought comfort during challenging times. Ethel Parkinson's painting "Girl Reading" from 1878 captures the innocence and tranquility of the season as she sits among delicate sprigs that adorn her surroundings. These simple elements remind us of the beauty found in quiet moments. Victorian Christmas scraps often featured holly as well - its vibrant green leaves contrasting against red berries symbolized good luck and protection against evil spirits. Combined with horseshoes on cutout cards, they wished recipients blessings for both home and journey. Lastly, children joyfully gathered around large puddings on another vintage Christmas card while holding onto their cherished traditions. Sprigs of holly added an extra touch of cheer to this delightful scene. Through history's artistry and customs, we see how these humble sprigs have woven themselves into our festivities - reminding us to cherish loved ones, embrace joyous moments together, and find solace in tradition during this special time of year.