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Decorative Collection (page 2)

Background imageDecorative Collection: Joan the Maid - Kay Nielsen. The Most Noble Warrior Saint in the Christian Calendar

Joan the Maid - Kay Nielsen. The Most Noble Warrior Saint in the Christian Calendar. Date: 1924

Background imageDecorative Collection: The Portland Vase or Barberini Vase

The Portland Vase or Barberini Vase. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co. from Frederick Rathbones Old Wedgwood

Background imageDecorative Collection: Winter scene with Tower of London on a Christmas card

Winter scene with Tower of London on a Christmas card
Winter scene with the River Thames and the Tower of London on a Christmas card, with a decorative border of white lace and pink bells. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDecorative Collection: London Coliseum - the Royal Box

London Coliseum - the Royal Box
Promotional postcard of the Royal Box of the London Coliseum. A Royal party visiting the Coliseum would enter by a private entrance into a richly furnished lounge

Background imageDecorative Collection: Repeating Pattern - Skeletons

Repeating Pattern - Skeletons (white background). *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Background imageDecorative Collection: Repeating Pattern - Heath Robinson Motorcars

Repeating Pattern - Heath Robinson Motorcars
Repeating Pattern - Wiliam Heath Robinson illustrations from How to be a Motorist - pale yellow background. *PLEASE NOTE that the magifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern

Background imageDecorative Collection: Pterois volitans, red lionfish

Pterois volitans, red lionfish
Plate 112 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Background imageDecorative Collection: Advert, H & J Philp, Architects and Builders, Dunfermline

Advert, H & J Philp, Architects and Builders, Dunfermline
Advert for H & J Philp, Architects and Builders, Campbell Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Background imageDecorative Collection: Advert for Maple & Co furniture 1895

Advert for Maple & Co furniture 1895
Selection of household furnishings. Date: 1895

Background imageDecorative Collection: Pack clouds away

Pack clouds away
Decorative Art Nouveau style illustration depicting two happy young girls in bright costumes dancing. Unpublished illustration. Date: circa 1910

Background imageDecorative Collection: Harrods head dresses 1919

Harrods head dresses 1919
A variety of head dresses for evening, a popular accessory during the First World War and early 1920s. Date: 1919

Background imageDecorative Collection: Wilhelm I of Germany, King of Prussia, 1861

Wilhelm I of Germany, King of Prussia, 1861
Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig(1797 - 1888), King of Prussia (1861-1888) and German Emperor (1871-1888), as depicted in 1861 when crowned King of Prussia. Date: 1861

Background imageDecorative Collection: Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1933

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1933
Bear Brands newest expression in silken luxury. Dull lustred, gossamer thread and softest strength. 1933

Background imageDecorative Collection: Ulysses S. Grant - US President and Military Commander

Ulysses S. Grant - US President and Military Commander
Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) - 18th president of the United States (18691877) following his success as military commander in the American Civil War. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageDecorative Collection: Jamaica - The Old Homestead

Jamaica - The Old Homestead - Early view of Jamaica set within an attractive gold border. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageDecorative Collection: Agate bowl, grey and white

Agate bowl, grey and white
Agate is a decorative variety of cryptocrystalline quartz (silicon dioxide). This bowl specimen is from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageDecorative Collection: Amphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c. ). Roman

Amphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c. ). Roman
Amphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c.). Roman art. Late Empire. Mosaic. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology

Background imageDecorative Collection: Roman art. Early Empire. Mosaic. TUNISIA. Tunis

Roman art. Early Empire. Mosaic. TUNISIA. Tunis

Background imageDecorative Collection: Decorative end papers, Art Gout Beaute, 1924

Decorative end papers, Art Gout Beaute, 1924
Decorative end papers in blue, black and gold, Art Gout Beaute, 1924. 1924

Background imageDecorative Collection: Royal Wedding 1947 - the cake

Royal Wedding 1947 - the cake
Wedding cake made by Mr F. Schul of McVitie and Price in Harlesden, London for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947

Background imageDecorative Collection: Tunisia - Arab Bazaar

Tunisia - Arab Bazaar
Tunisia - an Arab dealer sitting in his shop, surrounded by his wares (pretty much everything you can imagine) including drapes, rugs, pots, a stuffed baby crocodile, swords, guns

Background imageDecorative Collection: Girl in a Pierrot Costume

Girl in a Pierrot Costume in this stylised circular painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageDecorative Collection: Owen Jones Byzantine 30

Owen Jones Byzantine 30
Designs from mosaics and marble pavements in Rome, Venice, Ravenna and Monreale

Background imageDecorative Collection: Owen Jones Egyptian 8

Owen Jones Egyptian 8
Ornaments from Mummy-cases in the British Museum and the Louvre, mostly composed of the lotus flower

Background imageDecorative Collection: Owen Jones Egyptian 11

Owen Jones Egyptian 11
Various ornaments from Tombs in Thebes, Mummy-cases, Kings Robes and an ancient Tomb in Giza, which was opened by Dr Lepsius

Background imageDecorative Collection: Evening Dress 1913

Evening Dress 1913
Exotic gown witih Chinese style tassels, a narrow draped satin skirt with train worn with an embroidered lace, square necked bodice with decorative cut under-sleeves

Background imageDecorative Collection: A sketch by Jean Gabriel Domergue of Mme Didier, Paris, 1925

A sketch by Jean Gabriel Domergue of Mme Didier, Paris, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageDecorative Collection: Glass Perfume Bottle

Glass Perfume Bottle
A swinging scent spray: A scent spray which swings on a pivot is a useful and decorative novelty and an ideal last minute Christmas present. Date: 1936

Background imageDecorative Collection: Charles Wood, English horseracing jockey

Charles Wood, English horseracing jockey
Charles Wood (1856-1945), English flat racing jockey. late 19th century

Background imageDecorative Collection: Owen Jones Pompeian 25

Owen Jones Pompeian 25
Collection of mosaics from Pompeii and the Museum at Naples Date: 1868

Background imageDecorative Collection: Cover design, The Mothers Picture Alphabet

Cover design, The Mothers Picture Alphabet
Cover design in blue and gold, The Mothers Picture Alphabet, dedicated by Her Majestys Permission to HRH the Princess Beatrice, designed by Henry Anelay, engraved by James Johnston. Date: circa 1860

Background imageDecorative Collection: Trade catalogue of womens perfume sprays 1911

Trade catalogue of womens perfume sprays 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing a page crystal cut glass and diamond cut perfume sprays bottles. Date: 1911

Background imageDecorative Collection: Chinese paper cuts, or Jianzhi

Chinese paper cuts, or Jianzhi, a folk art dating back many centuries. Seen here is a colourful landscape with trees, mountains, a temple, and a bridge across a river. Date: late 19th century

Background imageDecorative Collection: Tapestry of Creation. 1st half 12th c. Central detail

Tapestry of Creation. 1st half 12th c. Central detail. Creation of the heaven, earth and animal and vegetal life. Romanesque art. Tapestry. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Gerona

Background imageDecorative Collection: New Worshiping of the Beast. Apocalypse of Angers

New Worshiping of the Beast. Apocalypse of Angers
BATAILLE, Nicolas (14th c.). New Worshiping of the Beast. 1372 - 1382. Second Scene of the tapestry number 4 of the series Apocalypse of Angers commissioned by Louis I, Duke of Anjou

Background imageDecorative Collection: Norway - Norwegian bride

Norway - Norwegian bride
Lantern slide of a Norwegian Bride. Lady wearing a large decorative headdress.. Part of Box 124 Norway The land of the Vikings Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDecorative Collection: Music sheet cover for Queen of the May Quadrille

Music sheet cover for Queen of the May Quadrille
Music sheet cover for the Queen of the May Quadrille, composed by the French conductor Louis Antoine Jullien (1812-1860), and dedicated to Mrs Robert Arkwright (the actress Frances Crawford Kemble)

Background imageDecorative Collection: Galanthus & Ivy

Galanthus & Ivy
SNOWDROPS intertwined with Ivy and other foliage in a decorative manner

Background imageDecorative Collection: Goldilocks and Three Bears

Goldilocks and Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears which originally appeared on a Christmas card with a sliding front and a pull tab. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDecorative Collection: Parasol in point of lace 1868

Parasol in point of lace 1868
This beautiful intricate section of a parasol in pointed lace, appointed by The Princess of Wales. 1868

Background imageDecorative Collection: Snow scene with church and holly on a Christmas card

Snow scene with church and holly on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDecorative Collection: Crucifix

Crucifix set with sapphires, zircon, spinel, cairngorm and amethyst. The whole cross is bordered by diamonds

Background imageDecorative Collection: Cyprinus hybiscoides, common carp

Cyprinus hybiscoides, common carp
Part of LS Plate 166 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Background imageDecorative Collection: Mosaic from the workshop of ANNIUS PONUS or BONUS

Mosaic from the workshop of ANNIUS PONUS or BONUS

Background imageDecorative Collection: Catalan pharmacy pot (17th-18th c. ). Ceramics

Catalan pharmacy pot (17th-18th c. ). Ceramics
Catalan pharmacy pot (17th-18th c.). Ceramics. SPAIN. Vic. Vic Episcopal Museum

Background imageDecorative Collection: Lady at dressing table - WWI postcard by George Ranstead

Lady at dressing table - WWI postcard by George Ranstead
Lovely, decorative illustration by amateur, soldier artist of the Great War, George Ranstead, depicting a lady at her dressing table. circa 1916

Background imageDecorative Collection: Alphabet -- Letter W

Alphabet -- Letter W. 20th century

Background imageDecorative Collection: Alphabet -- Letter T

Alphabet -- Letter T. 20th century



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