Garlands Collection (page 15)

Ornament featuring Schweifwerk, Michiel le Blon, Anonymous, Balthasar Caymox, after 1611 - 1635

Ornament, Michael le Blon, Anonymous, Balthasar Caymox, after 1611-1635

Ornament featuring a fruit trophy, Michiel le Blon, Anonymous, Balthasar Caymox, after 1611 - 1635

Ornament featuring a bird, Michiel le Blon, Anonymous, Balthasar Caymox, after 1611 - 1635

Garland with three bouquets of fruit, Michiel le Blon, print maker: Anonymous, Balthasar Caymox, after 1611 - 1635

Garlands with fruits and cherubs, print maker: Henry Le Roy attributed to, Michiel le Blon, Anonymous, after 1611 - c. 1656

Cartouche with lobe ornament with garlands, Pieter Hendricksz. Schut, Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, Nicolaes Visscher (I), 1655

Cartouche with lobe ornament consisting of two compartments, Pieter Hendricksz. Schut, Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, Nicolaes Visscher I, 1655

Residents of Lystra want to sacrifice cattle to Paul and Barnabas, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703-1762

Catherine II Journeying Across Russia, 1787 (oil on canvas)
BAL1201470 Catherine II Journeying Across Russia, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Russian School, (18th century); State Historical Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Yekaterina Alexeevna or Catherine II)

A woman is trapped, Anonymous, 1546

A scroll, Anonymous, 1554

square cartouche with a quote from Seneca, Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1557

Print featuring a fruit garland, print maker: Anonymous, Cornelis Bos, 1550

Round cartouche surrounded by scroll work with garlands and fruit bunches, Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1560

Cartouche with grotesques, bottom center is a child, print maker: Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1560

Rectangular cartouche surrounded by moresque motives, Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1560

Title print for Speculum Illustratum Virginum, Theodoor Galle, 1581-1633

XJF1127538; out of copyright

Main Title-Page of A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia
BAL110116 Main Title-Page of A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia, engraved by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) (engraving) by White

Illustration for a Fairy Tale, Fairy Queen Covering a Child with Blossom
BAL10548 Illustration for a Fairy Tale, Fairy Queen Covering a Child with Blossom by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Picture No. 11092520
Buddhism Statue Date:

14th Anniversry celebration of the Turkish Republic - Turkey. Date: 1937

Singapore, Little India, stall selling handmade cream yellow and red garlands, plastic baskets of fruits and vegetables, piles of flowerheads and petals

Children at a party, Soho Fire Station, London
Children at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London, 2 January 1955. A total of 65 children attended, seen here sitting at tables in the appliance room

Statue of the Hindu God Ganesh with garlands, Paris, France, Europe

Portrait of woman wearing flowers illustrating Summer. Date: 1871

Royal visit of Queen Victoria to Liverpool, 1886
The royal procession passing along Castle Street, on the occasion of Queen Victorias visit to the Liverpool Exhibition, 1886. Date: 1886

Royal wedding 1863 - passing the curfew tower at Windsor
The reception of Princess Alexandra of Denmark(Princess of Wales)(1844-1925)in London on the occasion of her marriage to Edward Prince of Wales(later Edward VII)(1841-1910)

Illustration, Marigold Garden by Kate Greenaway
Circular illustration, Marigold Garden by Kate Greenaway. Showing children dancing in a circle with garlands of flowers. 1885

Kaiser Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria (1830-1916), seen here with others, all in ceremonial uniform. circa early 20th century

American Natives / De Bry
Native Americans as described by travellers, with a bow for hunting, a canoe for fishing and a basket for gathering Date: 16th century

Pieter Burman
PIETER BURMAN Dutch scholar and poet - Fame trumpets his praises, a cupid carves his name on a monument while others prepare garlands to ornament his brow... Date: 1668 - 1741

Stevenson / Tomb / Samoa
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Tomb of the Scottish writer and his wife on the summit of Vaea, Samoa Date: 1850 - 1894

Plumeria flowers. The Plumaria plants, also known as Frangipani, are native to the tropical Americas, but are widely cultivated as ornamental flowers throughout the tropics

Sheraton Fiji Resort, Denarau Island, Fiji, Melanesia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Pacific

Music cover for Julliens American Polka (part of Louis Antoine Julliens Celebrated Polkas series), based on popular American melodies and dedicated to Mr Thompson of Glasgow

Esmeralda Quadrilles, music cover
Scene from a ballet on a music cover for the Esmeralda Quadrilles by Charles W Glover. A male ballet dancer takes centre stage, with several ballerinas grouped round him

A community Christmas tea party, with adults and children. Decorations and garlands hang from the ceiling, and there are three long tables with plates of sandwiches and glasses

USA, Hawaii - three local women
Superb card depicting three Hawaiian beauties in traditional lack of costume!

Garlants Hotel - Suffolk Street, close to Pall Mall
Garlants Hotel - at the end of Suffolk Street, tucked between Trafalgar Square and Haymarket / Pall Mall, London SW1. The building still exists, although it is no longer used as a Hotel

The Republic of Ireland proclaimed: saluting the GPO
The troops of the new Eire salute as they pass the General Post Office, where the Easter rebels of 1916 proclaimed the Republic, 33 years earlier

Rustic wedding in Kent
A rustic wedding in Kent -- the bride sits on a horse-drawn cart which has been decorated with garlands, and receives a lucky horseshoe from the village blacksmith

Colonel Ralph Ponsonby Watts & his wife
Colonel Ralph Ponsonby Watts (1892 - 1991) & his wife decked out in floral garlands on an official visit. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Hawaian girl, with floral garlands
A very early postcard depicting a Hawaian girl, with floral garlands around her neck and head

Vaczrol - Hungary - The dedication ceremony for a military memorial

Olympic / Publicity 1932
Female athletes perform a routine to publicise the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics

Pan Honoured by Ladies
Pan - also known to the Romans as Sylvanus or Faunus - is honoured by half-a-dozen ladies who drape his statue with garlands

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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.