Flowered Collection (page 8)

Liberty silk shawl
Silk shawl hand printed at Liberty & Cos own works at Merton Abbey. Reproduction of an old Indian design, 56 inches square, including fringe, costing 2, 17 shillings and sixpence. Date: 20th century

Two evening gowns by Sarah Jane 1936
Two women in slender evening gowns by Sarah Jane. Date: 1936

Poems of Childhood -- little girl praying
A little girl praying in a church near a stone effigy. Date: 1912

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Elder-flowered Orchid. Date:

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Elder-flowered Orchid inflorescence particular. Date:

French 18th Century, A Young Girl Wearing a Flowered Hat, red chalk on light beige laid paper

Mature woman in flowered hat posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

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Orange Horned Poppy / Large-flowered Horned Poppy Turkey

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Elder-flowered Orchids pushing through late snow on the Campo Imperatore Gran Sasso National Park Apennines, Italy

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Elder-flowered Orchid in the snow Grande piano, Monte Sibillini, Italy

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Few-flowered Orchid in flower in spring Italy

Common Lilac, Syringa vulgaris, flowering tree in spring

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In March during the rainy season with green grass and yellow-flowered annuals at the edge of the Namib Desert. Aerial view from a hot-air balloon. Date:

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Mass of early purple orchids (Orchis mascula) and elder-flowered orchids (Dactylorhiza sambucina) in old limestone grassland on the Alvar (Orchis mascula) Date:

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Elder-flowered Orchid - yellow form (Dactylorhiza sambucina) Date:

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Small Flowered Tongue Orchid (Serapias parviflora) Date:

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Small Flowered Tongue Orchid (Serapias parviflora) Date:

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Elder Flowered Orchid (Dactylorhiza sambucina) Date:

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Elder Flowered Orchid (Dactylorhiza sambucina) Date:

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Elder-flowered orchid - Group of three (Dactylorhiza sambucina) Date:

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Dense-flowered Orchid (Orchis intacta / Neotinea macula) Date:

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Large-flowered Leopard's Bane (Doronicum grandiflorum) Date:

Using scissors to thin flowered shoots of climbing plant

Design for Wallpaper with yellow flowers on a pink background. Gouache and pencil on heavy paper. Silver Studio. circa 1885

Magnolia conspicua, lily-flowered magnolia
Plate 1621 from Curtiss Botanical Magazine (1814). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Dendroica pensylvanica, chestnut-sided warbler
Plate 59 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Fabric design, Art Gout Beaute, 1929
Fabric design for a crepe de chine small flowered print in yellow, brown, grey and cream on a black background, Art Gout Beaute, 1929. 1929

Barleria arnottiana Nees (var. glabra), a blue flowering plant, with details of seed pods. 1893

Fashion by Worth and Molyneux, 1927
Three evening dresses for 1927. From left, a charming frock from Worth carried out in printed white chiffon wiht pastel-coloured flowers

Two ladies in winter outfits by Bernard and Doeuillet
Two fashionable ladies in the latest winter outfits. On the left, a green and black velvet evening coat with a gold border, by Bernard

Two ladies in evening outfits by Jenny and Bernard
Two fashionable ladies in evening outfits, standing by the sea under the stars. On the left, a patterned dress in crepe de chine, by Jenny

Lady with parasol and dog in a garden
A lady with a parasol and her dog, standing in a garden. 20th century

Two ladies in summer dresses by Jeanne Lanvin. On the left, an organdy dress with floral pattern and blue ribbon trimming

Two ladies in outfits by Drecoll and Madeleine et Madeleine
Two ladies in patterned autumn outfits, walking in a garden. On the left, a crepe de chine dress in white, black and red, by Drecoll

Two young ladies in outfits by Doeuillet
Two fashionable young ladies out walking in outfits by Doeuillet. On the left, a muslin afternoon dress in a floral pattern

Two outfits by Philippe et Gaston and Redfern
Two fashionable young ladies wearing the latest autumn outfits. On the left, a black crepe dress with floral detail, by Philippe et Gaston

Two ladies in outfits by Jean Patou and Doeuillet
Two elegant ladies in the latest autumn outfits. On the left, a dark coat with fur trimming by Jean Patou. On the right, a grey dress with black detail and contrasting pink shoes and hat

Summer hats by Agnes and Lucie Hamar
A selection of stylish summer hats from the 1920s. The three at the top are designed by Agnes, the three lower ones by Lucie Hamar. 1924

Two ladies in summer outfits by Bernard

Advertisement for Spode China -- every piece an heirloom. Marketed by W T Copeland & Sons at the Spode Works, Stoke-on-Trent. Featuring three items: an ornate vase and two plates. Date: May 1951

Female Type / Dolly Varden
A pretty Victorian woman in a Dolly Varden dress. Date: mid-19th century

Bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus) Whitebell white flowered form, flowering, growing in woodland, Garston Wood RSPB Nature Reserve, Dorset, England, may

Square-Flowered Plant
Gertrud, from Dresden, improves on nature by squaring-up her flowers - to stunning effect !

Blue-Flowered Shrub
A shrub with blue flowers is carefully arranged to form a striking jugendstil composition

Plants / Gentiana Acaulis
or Gentianella, Large-Flowered Gentian

Alstroemeria Ligtu
Striped-Flowered Alstroemeria

Melissa Grandiflora
Great Flowered Balm

Curtis / 2Flower Narcissus
Two Flowered Narcissus Narcissus Bifloris

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"Flowered: A Tapestry of Beauty and Symbolism" From the ancient Icon of St. Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury, adorned with the Holy Grail and a staff that miraculously flowered, to Paul Cezanne's delicate Roses in a Bottle, we are reminded of the timeless allure of flowers. Intriguingly, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent's Tughra bears witness to his power and authority through its intricate floral design. Meanwhile, a pink-flowered Chinese alpinia captivates us with its vibrant hues against dark green foliage. The Shah Jahan Album presents Jahangir and his father Akbar in an exquisite folio where their regal presence is enhanced by blossoms delicately painted around them. Similarly, a German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting showcases wood mosaic and embroidery techniques intertwining with floral motifs for an enchanting effect. Even maps can be transformed into works of art as seen in W. Mayo's Cartouche on his Map of Barbados from 1722; here flowers bloom alongside geographic details, adding elegance to practicality. James Wheeley's London Trade Card entices customers with images of flourishing gardens while advertising paper hangings - a testament to how flowers have always been associated with beauty and luxury. Nature itself provides stunning examples like the yellow flowered California poppy or Berberis angulosa shrub native to various regions. Their vibrant colors remind us that even amidst concrete jungles, nature finds ways to flourish. Lastly, an advertisement for Sanderson Fabrics captures our attention with its captivating patterns inspired by blooming flora – reminding us that flowers have long served as inspiration for creativity across different mediums. Through these diverse glimpses into artistry throughout history, "Flowered" celebrates not only the aesthetic appeal but also the profound symbolism behind these natural wonders that continue to inspire awe in our hearts.