Sprig Collection (#5)

Young lady in a winter scene
Attractive woman with a muff walking through woodland and gathering a sprig of mistletoe. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1906

Girl with a brolly
Young girl in white under a black umbrella with a sprig of holly. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1905

Girl on a log with holly
Girl sitting on a log with a sprig of holly. From Merry Winter series of postcards published by Raphael Tuck.Date: 1908

Father Christmas and pudding on a Christmas card, with two poems: The Collector, and The Pudding That Cut Away. Date: circa 1890s

Little dog with sandwich board on a Christmas card
Little dog with a sandwich board in the snow on a Christmas card, with a seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s

Boy with holly on a New Year card
Boy with holly, dancing in the snow on a New Year card, with a decorative gold and white border. Date: circa 1890s

White flowers on a circular New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Little girl on a circular Christmas and New Year card
Little girl with food on a circular Christmas and New Year card, with a sprig of holly. circa 1890s

Holly and mistletoe on a circular Christmas card
Holly and mistletoe on a blue patterned plate on a circular Christmas card. circa 1890s

Boy and girl with mistletoe on a circular Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Spray of holly on a New Year card, with a seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s

Holly and mistletoe arrangement on a Christmas card
Holly and mistletoe arrangement in a glass vase on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Little boy on a rocking horse on a Christmas card, holding up a sprig of holly. circa 1890s

Little girl with mistletoe on a Christmas card
Little girl in historical costume with a sprig of mistletoe on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Little boy with holly on a Christmas card
Little boy with a sprig of holly and a packet under his arm on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

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

Little girl on a Christmas card, with holly, mistletoe, birds and jam. Date: circa 1890s

Rider on pony on a New Year card
Rider on a pony on a New Year card, trying to grab a sprig of holly from a snowman. Date: circa 1890s

Red flowers on a religious greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Flowers on a religious greetings card
Red and white flowers on a religious greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Pink rosebuds on a religious greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Pink rosebuds on a birthday card
A sprig of pink rosebuds on a birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

Daisies on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Roses and daisies on a birthday card
Pink roses and white daisies on a birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

Purple flowers on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Pink flowers on a birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

Clown with pudding on a Christmas card
Clown carrying a pudding on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Clown and jester on a Christmas card -- the clown has dropped all the food and drink from his tray. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas greetings card with holly
Christmas greetings card (blank) with holly in the top left corner. Date: 20th century

Chef pig with pudding on a Christmas card
Chef pig carrying a pudding on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Religious cross. Cross adorned with sprig of lilies of the valley. Victorian.Date: 1890

Elegant woman
Art Nouveau style beauty in green with a sprig of holly & Xmas roses in her hair. Artist: Raphael Kirchner Date: circa 1900

Hurrah for Christmas! by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a green and red outfit holding sprigs of holly. Date: 1946

Girl pulled in sledge through the wintry countryside
A little girl, dressed in a red cape with white fur trim and carrying sprigs of holly, is pulled along by her sweetheart. Date: c.1920

Cuminum cyminum, Cumin, sprig of plant with purple buds

Cinnamomum verum, Cinnamon stalk with flowers and buds

Syzygium aromaticum, Clove, sprig with flowerheads

Black and white illustration of bottle of oil, onion and herb

Illustration of Kingbird (Tyrannus sp. ) carrying sprig of laurel, historically an omen for Julius Caesars death
Illustration of Kingbird (Tyrannus sp.) carrying sprig of laurel, historically an omen for Julius Caesars death

Flowers, 1835 (oil on canvas)
XKH226205 Flowers, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Jensen, Johan Laurents (1800-56); 19x17 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Danish, out of copyright

A Sprig of Gooseberries on a Stone Plinth, Adriaen Coorte, 1699

Mercury, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1688 - 1689

Dwarf with flute (flageolet); Dwarf with sword, a row of buttons on the belly, Jacques Callot, Abraham Bosse, 1621 - 1676

INCIDENTS ON THE FIELD, GERMANY, 1883: 1. Bivouac near Gross-Jena. 2. The Enemy (A Sprig of Leaves, usually Oak, was the Distinguishing Emblem worn by One of the Two Forces). 3. The Feld-Gendarme. 4

AUDUBON: MOUSE. Golden, or orange-colored, mouse (Ochrotomys nuttalli). Lithograph, c1851, after a painting by John Woodhouse Audubon for John James Audubons Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

South African Beauty - portrait with bouquet of flowers Date: circa 1903

New Years Greeting card featuring a Swallowtail Butterfly
A small New Years Greetings card featuring a Swallowtail Butterfly, a ladys fan and a spray of pink lilies. Date: circa 1900

Madeleine, Paris, France - with Christmas Mistletoe
The Curch of La Madeleine, Paris, France - surrounded by Christmas Mistletoe Date: 1908

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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.