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Mulberry Tree Collection

The mulberry tree, a symbol of history and culture, has been immortalized in various forms throughout the ages

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Mulberry trees on the road to Lomello in Cavenago d'Adda

Mulberry trees on the road to Lomello in Cavenago d'Adda Cavenago D'Adda. Date of Photograph:24/04/1901

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Mulberry tree on the road to Lomello in Cavenago d'Adda

Mulberry tree on the road to Lomello in Cavenago d'Adda Cavenago D'Adda. Date of Photograph:24/04/1901

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Tapestry cushion cover depicting Pyramus and Thisbe, made in Hamburg, Germany, c. 1615 (wool)

Tapestry cushion cover depicting Pyramus and Thisbe, made in Hamburg, Germany, c. 1615 (wool)
3576271 Tapestry cushion cover depicting Pyramus and Thisbe, made in Hamburg, Germany, c.1615 (wool) by German School, (17th century); 48.3x48.3 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Thisbe and the Lioness, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics

Thisbe and the Lioness, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics
IL262824 Thisbe and the Lioness, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics, published by the Waverley Book Company (colour litho) by Brock

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Box made of the Wood of Shakespeares Mulberry-Tree, presented to Garrick by the Town of

Box made of the Wood of Shakespeares Mulberry-Tree, presented to Garrick by the Town of Stratford-on-Avon (engraving)
1103281 Box made of the Wood of Shakespeares Mulberry-Tree, presented to Garrick by the Town of Stratford-on-Avon (engraving) by English School

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: People and plants of China (colour litho)

People and plants of China (colour litho)
3101051 People and plants of China (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People and plants of China: Mulberry Tree, Tea Tree, Cotton Tree)

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: The Old Manor and Mulberry Tree (b / w photo)

The Old Manor and Mulberry Tree (b / w photo)
3104023 The Old Manor and Mulberry Tree (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Manor and Mulberry Tree)

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: The Story of Pyramus and Thisbe (woodcut)

The Story of Pyramus and Thisbe (woodcut)
XJF115138 The Story of Pyramus and Thisbe (woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: The Tudor Exhibition, Relics of the Sixteenth Century (engraving)

The Tudor Exhibition, Relics of the Sixteenth Century (engraving)
1626745 The Tudor Exhibition, Relics of the Sixteenth Century (engraving) by Kitton, Frederick George (1856-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tudor Exhibition)

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Brunettis Model of Ancient Jerusalem (engraving)

Brunettis Model of Ancient Jerusalem (engraving)
1095679 Brunettis Model of Ancient Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunettis Model of Ancient Jerusalem)

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Shakespeares Mulberry Tree Cup (wood)

Shakespeares Mulberry Tree Cup (wood)
2959939 Shakespeares Mulberry Tree Cup (wood) by English School; Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) - 23 April 1616)

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Sketches in Heligoland (engraving)

Sketches in Heligoland (engraving)
1596542 Sketches in Heligoland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Heligoland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 July 1890)

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: The Present State of the Hogarths House, Chiswick (engraving)

The Present State of the Hogarths House, Chiswick (engraving)
1053219 The Present State of the Hogarths House, Chiswick (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Present State of the Hogarths House, Chiswick)

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Crow on a Branch, ca. 1887. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai

Crow on a Branch, ca. 1887. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Crow on a Branch, ca. 1887

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: The Mulberry Tree, 1808

The Mulberry Tree, 1808
The Mulberry Tree, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Chrysanthemums Leaves Mulberry Tree Tsubaki Chinzan

Chrysanthemums Leaves Mulberry Tree Tsubaki Chinzan
Chrysanthemums and Leaves of a Mulberry Tree. Tsubaki Chinzan (Japanese, 1801-1854). Ink and color on paper; sheet: 28 x 34.3 cm (11 x 13 1/2 in.)

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Silk-Making, engraved by J. Hinton for Universal Magazine at the Kings Arms, St

Silk-Making, engraved by J. Hinton for Universal Magazine at the Kings Arms, St
XND70146 Silk-Making, engraved by J. Hinton for Universal Magazine at the Kings Arms, St. Pauls Churchyard, London, 1748 (print) by English School

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Collecting mulberries, from a book on the silk industry (gouache on paper)

Collecting mulberries, from a book on the silk industry (gouache on paper)
XIR192818 Collecting mulberries, from a book on the silk industry (gouache on paper) by Chinese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Poitiers, France; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Morus nigra (Black mulberry), and Morus alba (White mulberry), fresh and dried white mulberry seeds

Morus nigra (Black mulberry), and Morus alba (White mulberry), fresh and dried white mulberry seeds, fresh and crushed black mulberry seeds

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Silkworm silk fibres (SEM) C014 / 2150

Silkworm silk fibres (SEM) C014 / 2150
Silkworm silk fibres, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of the silkmoth which has been domesticated from the wild silkmoth Bombyx mandarina

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Silkworm silk fibres (SEM) C014 / 2149

Silkworm silk fibres (SEM) C014 / 2149
Silkworm silk fibres, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of the silkmoth which has been domesticated from the wild silkmoth Bombyx mandarina

Background imageMulberry Tree Collection: Cedar Waxwing - Feeding in mulberry tree, May Southern USA _TPL3886

Cedar Waxwing - Feeding in mulberry tree, May Southern USA _TPL3886
TOM-969 Cedar Waxwing - Feeding in mulberry tree, May Southern Louisiana, USA Bombycilla cedrorum Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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The mulberry tree, a symbol of history and culture, has been immortalized in various forms throughout the ages. From tapestry cushion covers depicting Pyramus and Thisbe to woodcut illustrations of their tragic love story, this majestic tree has inspired countless artists. In Hamburg, Germany, a tapestry cushion cover was meticulously crafted in 1615 using wool. The scene depicted Pyramus and Thisbe's ill-fated romance, capturing the essence of their forbidden love under the shade of a mulberry tree. "The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics" featured an enchanting tale called "Thisbe and the Lioness. " As young readers delved into this captivating story, they were transported to ancient times where brave Thisbe sought refuge beneath a mighty mulberry tree while being pursued by a fierce lioness. Garrick, renowned actor-manager of his time, received a special gift from Stratford-on-Avon - a box made from the wood of Shakespeare's very own mulberry tree. An engraving commemorates this unique present that connects two great artistic minds across centuries. China's rich cultural heritage is intertwined with its flora and fauna. A color lithograph showcased people alongside plants native to China - including the elegant mulberry tree. Its significance in Chinese tradition cannot be overstated as it represents longevity and prosperity. An old manor stood proudly beside an ancient mulberry tree in a black-and-white photograph. The image captured both nature's resilience and human history entwined together harmoniously over time. Visitors at Tudor Exhibition marveled at relics from the sixteenth century displayed through engravings. Among them was an engraving showcasing Brunetti's model of Ancient Jerusalem with its prominent Mulberry Tree standing tall amidst architectural wonders. Shakespearean enthusiasts admired Shakespeares Mulberry Tree Cup carved out of wood. It served as both functional tableware and homage to one of literature's greatest playwrights, forever linked to the mulberry tree.