Sprig Collection (#3)

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

Spiraea aruncus (Tyrol), 1851-54. Creator: Anna Atkins
Spiraea aruncus (Tyrol), 1851-54. This botanical study is the first work by the British artist Anna Atkins. The cyanotype is of several sprigs of a Tyrolean flowering shrub

Gathering Decorations
A girl stands at a stile with a load of holly and a sprig of mistletoe Date: 1890

MISTLETOE ON STAIRS
DARE HE ? A girl pauses beneath a mistletoe sprig, wondering if hes man enough to seize his chance... Date: 1920

Girl wearing high-quality skirt with remarkable hairstyle, redolent of the late 17th century... Date: circa 1910s

Glamorous French Woman in turquoise ensemble with holly
Glamorous French Woman in turquoise ensemble with a stylish purple and gold handbag and holding a sprig of holly Date: circa 1920

Sprig of holly on a Victorian Christmas scrap. circa 1890s

Japan - Young Japanese Girl holding cherry blossom frond Date: circa 1903

Portrait Petronella Dunois Portrait Petronella Dunois
Portrait of Petronella Dunois Portrait of Petronella Dunois, Portrait of Petronella Dunois. Knee. She is leaning against a wall in a landscape. She is dressed in a blue dress with an orange shawl

Landscape tree branches foreground buildings
Landscape with tree branches, Landscape with tree branches in the foreground and some buildings in the background. Landscapes, trees (sprig, twig), Paulus Kerkhof, 1840 - 1850, paper, etching

A Mughal Prince Danyal Holding Sprig Flowers
A Mughal Prince, Perhaps Danyal, Holding a Sprig of Flowers, c. 1580-1590. India, Mughal, 16th century. Opaque watercolor with gold on paper; miniature: 14.6 x 8.7 cm (5 3/4 x 3 7/16 in.)

Mai Tai Getting Splashed By A Wave As It Rest On The Beach

Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia), Many Sprigs Growing In Field

A Sprig Of Salmonberry Flowers And Leaves Drape Over Waterfall, Kodiak, Alaska

Holly and horseshoe on a cutout Christmas card
Holly and horseshoe with envelope on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Three cats with pudding on a Christmas card
Three cats with a pudding on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a pudding on a plate, with a sprig of holly on top. circa 1890s

New Year card in the shape of a gift box. Date: circa 1890s

Pink flowers and buds on a hand-coloured birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

Black and white illustration of jar of mayonnaise and herbs

Christmas card in the shape of a pudding
Christmas card in the shape of a round Christmas pudding with a smiling face on a blue patterned plate. A sprig of holly sits on top. Date: circa 1890s

Children carrying holly and mistletoe
Two small children wandering through the snow carrying huge sprigs of holly and mistletoe. c.1920

Couple - Bobo Tribe, Senegal
A rather remarkable photograph of a couple of the Bobo Tribe from Bobo-Dioulasso in Senegal, West Africa. The ladys modesty is protected for this picture by a rather inventive shubbery-based

Jack and Jill by Florence Hardy
Two children dressed in clown and Pierrot costumes, play in the snow with a sledge. The little girl, wearing neck ruff and holding a muff to keep her hands warm waves a sprig of holly in the air

European Dewberry (Rubus caesius) Sprig of flower and flower buds and details of fruit and flowers. Close relative of the Blackberry, Dewberries are common across the Northern Hemisphere

Tarragon on white background, close-up

Sprig of Flowering Almond Blossom in a Glass, 1888. Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Sprig of Flowering Almond Blossom in a Glass, 1888. From the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Holly for sale in Covent Garden
Masses of holly for sale at Covent Garden flower market in 1903. Date: 1903

Christmas card in the shape of a boxing glove (open), with a turkey and a pudding having a fight. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a chef holding a pudding on a plate. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a jockeys cap
Christmas card in the shape of a pink and green jockeys cap decorated with lilies of the valley. Date: circa 1890s

Robins perched on a pile of logs on a cutout New Year card
Three robins perched on a pile of logs on a cutout New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Little boy on a circular Christmas card
Little boy with dog on a circular Christmas card in the shape of a plate, with a sprig of mistletoe. Date: circa 1890s

Holly and fern on a Victorian Christmas scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Father Christmas with holly on a Victorian scrap
Father Christmas with a sprig of holly on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Woman with holly and present on a Victorian Christmas scrap
Woman with holly and a present on a Victorian Christmas scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Angel with basket of flowers on a Victorian Christmas scrap
Angel with a basket of pink flowers and a sprig of holly on a Victorian Christmas scrap. circa 1890s

Boy, girl and clown on three Victorian Christmas scraps
Boy with holly, girl with pudding and clown with cigar on three Victorian Christmas scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Girl with holly on a Victorian Christmas scrap
Girl with a basket of holly on a Victorian Christmas scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Little girl with holly on a Christmas card
Little girl in the snow with holly on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Flowers and fruit on a circular Christmas card. circa 1890s

Medaeval Christmas
Medaeval couple being offered a sprig of mistletoe in a winter scene. Date: 1902

Young girl on a sledge
Young girl with a sprig of holly speeding downhill on a sledge with a bunny rabbit. Date: circa 1912

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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.