Garlands Collection

Walter Cranes Garland
Walter Crane shows his political allegiance in this May Day design. The ribbon that holds the garland of flowers together bears the slogans of his creed

Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899. Creator: William John Wainwright
Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899

H. M. S. Victory flying the famous signal on 21 October 1905
As part of the Nelson celebrations of the centenary of his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, the H.M.S. Victory, his flagship

Hawaiian Hula Dancers
Three Hawaiian Hula Dancers - depicted on a Greetings postcard published by the Island Curio Store in Honolulu, Hawaii

Hindu street shrine, decorated with marigold mala (garlands) for Diwali festival, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Decorated Christmas tree with toys and food below. Date: circa 1890s

Samoan Women - Making Kawa-Kawa. Kawakawa is one of the most distinctive Pacific native plants. It was one of the most important healing herbs in Rongoa Maori (traditional Maori medicine)

Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena preparing themselves for the contest of beauty before Paris; from Recueil d estampes d apres les plus beaux tableaux et d apres les plus beaux desseins qui sont en France

Kirdford School Christmas Treat, December 1935 showing Father Christmas with the children George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12328

Girl with Christmas decorations George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N33205

Scoppio del Carro - Florence, Italy
Florence - Scoppio del Carro. In Florence (Tuscany, Italy), Easter is celebrated with the Scoppio del Carro, explosion of the cart

Princess Beatrice in 1860
Princess Beatrice, later Priness Henry of Battenberg (1857-1944), fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert photographed in 1860

War Memorial outside the Royal Exchange in the City of London, erected in 1920

May Day Garlands 1886
May Day Garland: Three young women, assisted by a toddler, assemble all kinds of flowers for a seasonal garland

2015 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 14: LMGT Am podium: class winners #72 SMP Racing Ferrari 458 GTE: Andrea Bertolini, Viktor Shaitar, Alexey Basov with SMP owner Boris Rotenberg during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 14, 2015

2015 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 14: LMP1 podium: third place Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R18 e-tron quattro: Andre Lotterer during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 14, 2015. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

2015 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 14: LMGT Pro podium: Corvette Racing program manager Doug Fehan during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 14, 2015. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

2014 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 15: LMP1-H podium: class and overall winners Marcel Fassler, Andre Lotterer, Benoit Treluyer, second place Lucas Di Grassi, Marc Gene, Tom Kristensen, third place Anthony Davidson

2015 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 14: LMGT Pro podium: class winners #64 Corvette Racing Corvette C7.R: Jordan Taylor, Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner, second place #71 AF Corse Ferrari 458 GTE: Davide Rigon, James Calado

2015 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 14: LMP1 podium: third place Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R18 e-tron quattro: Marcel Fassler, Andre Lotterer, Benoit Treluyer during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 14, 2015

Garlanded
Rani George

Winter entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital: vocal and instrumental concert on Wednesday week
Winter entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital for Lunatics, [Old Street, London]: vocal and instrumental concert on Wednesday week, 1862

Happy people on the beach in Ibiza

Flower market, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Peasant girls- Sorrento, c.1870 (oil on canvas)
NGW388565 Peasant girls- Sorrento, c.1870 (oil on canvas) by Williams, Henry Penry (1798-1885); 27.4x34 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from
3481833 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley

Woman making and selling garlands outside a Hindu temple, Goverdan, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Figs 1-7: Silk from Specimens in the Royal Museum at Stuttgart...The silk industry

Metal ornaments, Germany, 19th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Metal ornaments, France and Germany, 19th century, (1898). Empire style fittings: Figs 1-23: Metal-Ornaments of furniture in the Kings Palace [New Palace

German Renaissance stained glass painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown
German Renaissance stained glass painting, (1898). Figs 1-3: Glass-paintings from the dome of the rich Chapel in the Royal residence at Munich

Le Ciel - Paris Cabaret Nightclub - Adoration of golden pig
Le Ciel - Montmartre, Paris Cabaret Nightclub. The Cabaret du Ciel (Cabaret of Heaven) was an early version of modern theme restaurants

Olga Valery - French actress - Roses
Olga Timchenko (aka Olga Valery) (1903-2002) - French actress of Ukrainian origin - performing at the Casino de Paris. The (remarkable) comment on the postcard reverse reads as follows

Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Lady carried by attendants on a Victorian greetings card. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Preparations for the festival, children tying flower garlands, flower decoration, Germany, historical
1900s, 19th-century, adorned, birthday party, birthdays, bloom, blossoms, caparisoned, childlike, children, copy, decorated, decorations, decorative, decorative item, decoratively, digital

The Triumph of the Innocents, engraved by Charles Robert Ashbee (engraving)
3960781 The Triumph of the Innocents, engraved by Charles Robert Ashbee (engraving) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 98x131.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Mercury Instructing the Nymphs in Dance, 1848 (oil on panel)
MAN368390 Mercury Instructing the Nymphs in Dance, 1848 (oil on panel) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 58.3x91.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Apollo and the Muses, c. 1520-99 (graphite, pen & wash on paper)
7343336 Apollo and the Muses, c.1520-99 (graphite, pen & wash on paper) by Caron, Antoine (1520-99); 227x179 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; © Fitzwilliam Museum

Procession, with two figures and two lions, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Anon
Procession, with two figures and two lions, 16th century

Saint Gregory surrounded by other saints, in front of an archway with putti holding... ca. 1711-54
Saint Gregory surrounded by other saints, in front of an archway with putti holding garlands overhead, ca. 1711-54

La Danse des Fleurs, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035626 La Danse des Fleurs, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art
6338671 Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models for allegorical designs in cut-paper art)

Attack on the King of Spain on his wedding day, a bomb thrown from a window on the procession (colour litho)
2814904 Attack on the King of Spain on his wedding day, a bomb thrown from a window on the procession (colour litho) by Beltrame

Sheet with lace atop a floral garland with drapery below, late 18th-... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with lace atop a floral garland with drapery below, late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with two borders with draped curtains and floral garlands, lat... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with two borders with draped curtains and floral garlands, late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with a border with pink and multicolor floral garlands on a bl... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with a border with pink and multicolor floral garlands on a black background, late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with a six borders with floral garlands, late 18th-mid-19th ce... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with a six borders with floral garlands, late 18th-mid-19th century

Sheet with a border with two garlands of fruit, leaves, and flowers... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with a border with two garlands of fruit, leaves, and flowers, late 18th-mid-19th century

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"Garlands: A Tapestry of Beauty, Tradition, and Celebration" From the intricate Walter Crane's Garland to the captivating Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins by William John Wainwright, they have adorned our lives with artistic brilliance throughout history. As H. M. S. Victory proudly flew its famous signal on 21 October 1905, garlands symbolized victory and honor in a maritime world. In far-off Hawaii, graceful Hawaiian Hula Dancers gracefully swayed their hips while wearing vibrant garlands around their necks - a testament to their rich cultural heritage. Across continents, a Hindu street shrine came alive during Diwali festival as marigold mala (garlands) decorated it with vivid colors and fragrant blooms - an offering of devotion and celebration. Samoan Women skillfully crafted Kawa-Kawa while intertwining beautiful garlands - showcasing their craftsmanship and love for nature's bounty. Even ancient goddesses like Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena prepared themselves for the contest of beauty before Paris by adorning themselves with exquisite floral garlands - an embodiment of elegance and allure. Closer to home at Kirdford School Christmas Treats or in the heartwarming image of a girl surrounded by Christmas decorations; these festive wreaths brought joy to young hearts during magical holiday seasons. In Florence, Italy's Scoppio del Carro tradition ignited excitement as colorful garlanded processions paraded through streets celebrating new beginnings amidst bursts of fireworks – uniting communities in jubilation. Princess Beatrice radiated grace in 1860 as she donned regal garments embellished with delicate floral arrangements – her presence enhanced by majestic garland adornments fit for royalty. Lastly, war memorials outside the Royal Exchange stood solemnly draped in reverent remembrance; each flower-laden wreath honoring those who sacrificed everything for peace.