Acorn Collection (page 5)

Swine hunting, 9th century, (1833). Saxon chieftain hunting with hounds. Illustration after a manuscript in the Cotton Collection of the British Library

The Prince of Wales, 1862. Portrait of the future King Edward VII (1841-1910). The frame is surmounted by ostrich feathers, the heraldic badge of the Heir Apparent

Bracket to support an hourglass, 1636, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Bracket to support an hourglass, 1636, (1843). In the 19th century, this iron bracket, made in 1636, was still affixed to the pulpit of the church at Hurst in Berkshire

November: feeding pigs, and Sagittarius, c1423. Illustration from the Bedford Hours, in the collection of the British Library

Austrian Fortune-Telling Cards from a pack of 32, showing acorns, hearts, bells and leaves

Autumn sunrise over the Thames by Radley Boathouse

English Oak Tree
ME-2548 English Oak Tree Quercus robur Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Flying Eurasian Jay with acorn in its bill, Garrulus glandarius, Netherlands

Gijsbertus Johannes van den Berg Portrait miniature
Gijsbertus Johannes van den Berg, Portrait miniature by Aletta Adriana van Vollenhoven (1742-1825), portrait miniature painting footage wood paint enamel paint ivory backing (standard size)

Squirrel Eating An Acorn; Cumbria, England

Squirrel and acorns on a greetings card with verse -- Rough Winter. Date: circa 1890s

Oak leaf and acorn (quercus prints)
Illustration of a oak leaf and acorn (quercus prints)

POMO COOK, c1924. A Pomo woman cooking acorns in front of a tepee made of cane, in northwest California. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1924

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Oak Tree acorns Trandeiras, Galicia, Spain Date:

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Grey Squirrel - eating acorn - September (Sciurus carolinensis) Date:

Eurasian Jay Garrulus glandarius collecting acorns Norfolk winter

Celtic warrior and Roman soldier, with oak cluster and hut, from the column of Antoninus, ancient Rome. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the carving

Gold crown in the shape of oak leaves and acorns, from the Royals Tombs at Vergina, Greece
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold crown in the shape of oak leaves and acorns. From Vergina, Royal Tombs

Leaves and acorns of Hungarian Oak Quercus frainetto, illustration
Botany - Trees - Fagaceae - Leaves and fruits of Hungarian Oak (Quercus frainetto), illustration

Signpost on coastal footpath near Torquay, Devon. Date: circa 1990s

London Trade Card - Matthias Darly, Paper Hangings
London Trade Card - Matthias Darly, Manufactory for Paper Hangings, painter, engraver and paper stainer, wholesale and retail, at the Acorn, facing Hungerford, Strand

Gold phiale. Libation bowl. 4th-3rd century B. C. Metropolita
Greek Art. Hellenistic. Gold phiale. Libation bowl. 4th-3rd century B.C. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

Bird in oak leaves with acorns
A bird in a clump of oak leaves with acorns. Date: circa 1920s

Governor and scouting leader at a rally, Mauritius
The Governor of Mauritius, Sir John Shaw Rennie (1917-2002), presenting scouting leader Guy de la Hogue with the Silver Acorn at a rally

Hand-painted trench sign. COY (Company) HQ with a cockerel & diamond shape containing oak leaves and an acorn. Trench Art

British coins, two George V sixpences for 1928 and 1929. With oak leaves and acorns on the reverse. Date: late 1920s

Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) feeding on acorn, s. Texas, USA

Bluejay (Cyanocitta cristata) adults on log with acorns, autumn, Texas
Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) adults on log with acorns, autumn, Texas

USA, California, Black Bear in Oak Tree, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

USA, California, Cuyamac Rancho State Park, Oak Leaf and Acorns on a Lichen covered rock
USA, California, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Oak Leaf and Acorns on a Lichen covered rock. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Humpback whale humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, note the two kinds of barnacles, the long gooseneck barnacle, Conchoderma aurtium, whic lives on the acorn barnacle, Coronula diadema

AD: STOVES, c1886. American advertisement for Acorn stoves and ranges. Lithograph, c1886

oak leaves
Antique illustration of a Oak

oak
Antique illustration of a Oak

Valonia oak (Quercus macrolepis)
Illustration engraving of a Valonia oak (Quercus macrolepis)

Quercus cerris, the Turkey oak or Austrian oak
Illustration of a Quercus cerris, the Turkey oak or Austrian oak

Illustration of wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) feeding on red berry

Cartoon of Jay looking down at acorn on ground

Red Deer Doe
Doe Feeding on acorns from an oak tree

FRANCE: DAILY LIFE, 1517. Country life. Woodcut, French, 1517

2644359; out of copyright

November, Julius Goltzius, Gillis Mostaert (I), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), c. 1560 - 1595

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 155v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines
XJL212052 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.155v Illustration from the Book of Simple Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161) c.1470 (vellum) by Testard, Robinet (fl.1470-1523); 26x35.5 cm; National Library

Attic Red-Figure Lekythos; Painter of the Frankfort Acorn, and Phintias; Athens, Greece, Europe; about 420 - 400 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 18.4 x Diam.: 6.7 cm (7 1/4 x 2 11/16 in.)

Sessile or Durmast Oak -Quercus petraea, Quercus sessilis-, unripe acorn on tree, Neunkirchen, Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

English Oak -Quercus robur-, twig with acorns and leaves, Neunkirchen in Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

PARLIAMENT: TREASURY, 1869. The Lords of the Treasury under the prime ministry of William Gladstone. Engraving, English, 1869

AUDUBON: SQUIRREL. Southern fox squirrel (Sciurus niger niger) in different color phases. Lithograph, c1851, after a painting by John James Audubon for his Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

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"Nature's Treasure: The Mighty Acorn" In the realm of majestic oak trees, the acorn reigns supreme. These tiny marvels hold within them the promise of life, symbolizing resilience and strength. 🌳🌰 The English oak (Quercus robur) proudly bears its acorns, adorning the landscape with a bountiful display in autumn. A picturesque scene unfolds in Hampshire as an acorn gracefully rests upon a vibrant leaf, painting nature's canvas with hues of gold and russet. 🍂 Amidst this spectacle, a Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) finds delight in devouring an acorn—a feast fit for these feathered connoisseurs. Their role as seed dispersers ensures that future generations of oaks will flourish across vast lands. 🐦 Illustrations showcase the diversity within the Quercus family; Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), Sessile oak (Quercus sessilis), Turkey oak (Quercus cerris), and Northern red oak (Quercus rubra). Each species contributes to our natural heritage, their leaves intermingling harmoniously with clusters of robust acorns. 🎨 Even woodpeckers partake in this nutty affair. The industrious Acorn Woodpecker diligently caches its prized possessions—acorns—for leaner times when food is scarce. Their resourcefulness serves as a testament to nature's ingenuity and adaptability. 🔨🐦 Beyond forests and wildlife, history intertwines with these humble seeds too. In centuries past, November witnessed pigs feasting on abundant acorns—an age-old tradition captured by Jean Colombe's artistry from 15th-century France. Across continents lies Beacon Hill's famed Acorn Street in Boston—a charming reminder of how something so small can leave an indelible mark on a city's character.