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Delicate Collection

Background imageDelicate Collection: Whither Away by Florence Mary Anderson

Whither Away by Florence Mary Anderson
A group of delicate looking fairies and pixies ride around on dragonflies and bees. c.1925

Background imageDelicate Collection: Cattleya Trianae Mrs Phillips

Cattleya Trianae Mrs Phillips, also known as Flor de Mayo (May Flower) or Christmas Orchid (Orchidaceae family), with pink, purple and yellow colouring

Background imageDelicate Collection: Tiny Parasol Circa 1810

Tiny Parasol Circa 1810
White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny

Background imageDelicate Collection: Fairy searching among flowers

Fairy searching among flowers
Fairy searching for her pixie children at bedtime. One of a series of delicate fairy pictures by Lydia Margaret Hine Date: circa 1922

Background imageDelicate Collection: Design for Cretonne with flowers

Design for Cretonne with flowers. Watercolour on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1936

Background imageDelicate Collection: Argonauta hians, brown paper nautilus

Argonauta hians, brown paper nautilus
A pair of brown paper nautilus (Argonauta hians). This delicate-shelled cephalopod is distributed in warm seas globally

Background imageDelicate Collection: Caricature of Nellie Farren and Edward Ledger

Caricature of Nellie Farren and Edward Ledger
Caricature of Nellie Farren (1848-1904), English actress and singer, and Edward Ledger (18??-1921), editor of The Era theatrical newspaper

Background imageDelicate Collection: China cup and saucer on a German greetings postcard

China cup and saucer on a German greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Two little girls in Belgian national costume

Two little girls in Belgian national costume, including delicate lace bonnets

Background imageDelicate Collection: King Alfred Jewel

King Alfred Jewel
The King Alfred Jewel, made on the orders of King Alfred the Great. It was discovered in 1693, in North Petherton, Somerset, and is now a popular exhibit at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

Background imageDelicate Collection: Hie away neath shades of night to the castle of delight

Hie away neath shades of night to the castle of delight - fairies and bubbles Date: circa 1920s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Advertisement Photograph, Drinking Glass

Advertisement Photograph, Drinking Glass
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, showing the delicate hands of a lady holding a small drinking glass. Date: circa 1939

Background imageDelicate Collection: White Flowers

White Flowers
Painting of an array of white flowers, by the Queen of Roumania who is keenly interested in all the arts. She writes poems and novels, and, as seen here, is an artist with skill and a personal touch

Background imageDelicate Collection: Photographs of young actress in a film and theatre production, Manuela'

Photographs of young actress in a film and theatre production, Manuela'. Captioned, Children in Uniform: Two Manuelas'

Background imageDelicate Collection: Christ Church, Port Vale, Hertford

Christ Church, Port Vale, Hertford

Background imageDelicate Collection: Okuyi Mask (mask of ancestors). Punu Art (Bapunu)

Okuyi Mask (mask of ancestors). Punu Art (Bapunu) from Gabon. They embody the spirits of the deceased, in the mourning ceremonies

Background imageDelicate Collection: TAKING UP THE REINS

TAKING UP THE REINS
A gentleman takes up the reins of his four-horse team - a more delicate operation than turning your key in your car's starter... Date: 1872

Background imageDelicate Collection: Wells Cathedral - Chantry Chapel - Wells, Somerset, England

Wells Cathedral - Chantry Chapel - Wells, Somerset, England. Date: (insert date)

Background imageDelicate Collection: The Private Secretary by Charles Hawtrey - I m not delicate Date: circa 1900s

The Private Secretary by Charles Hawtrey - I m not delicate Date: circa 1900s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Lace shawl

Lace shawl
The Lace Shawl. Young lady in a pink and lilac crinoline donning a delicate lace shawl. Art nouveau style. Artist: Ethel Larcombe Date: circa 1910

Background imageDelicate Collection: Angelic women in the most wonderful photo ever taken

Angelic women in the most wonderful photo ever taken
Two women appear angelic, dressed in flowing material as they are photographed amongst the clouds. The positioning of the women

Background imageDelicate Collection: Pink flowers on a cutout lacy New Year card

Pink flowers on a cutout lacy New Year card. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Blue and mauve flowers on an 11th birthday card

Blue and mauve flowers on an 11th birthday card with lacy design at the top. circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Mauve flowers on a Christmas and New Year card

Mauve flowers on a Christmas and New Year card
Mauve flowers with silver filigree designs on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Branch of pink blossom on a cutout Christmas card

Branch of pink blossom on a cutout Christmas card. circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Alpha robot 1932

Alpha robot 1932
Nickel-plated armour Alpha, an electronic robot, designed by H. May, that could read and answer simple questions, being shown at the Olympia Exhibition. 1932

Background imageDelicate Collection: Pink and blue flowers on a paper lace romantic card

Pink and blue flowers on a paper lace romantic card
Pink roses and blue forgetmenots on a paper lace romantic card with handwritten verse. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Flowers, fountain and birds on a paper lace romantic card

Flowers, fountain and birds on a paper lace romantic card, with handwritten verse. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Sleeping cupid with flowers on a paper lace romantic card

Sleeping cupid with flowers on a paper lace romantic card
Sleeping cupid with flowers and leaves on a paper lace romantic card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Bouquet of flowers on a paper lace romantic card

Bouquet of flowers on a paper lace romantic card - My Choice. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Couple on a paper lace romantic card with pull tab

Couple on a paper lace romantic card with pull tab. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Cupids and flowers on a paper lace romantic card

Cupids and flowers on a paper lace romantic card - Happy is the Heart Love That is prized by Thee. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Anchor and flowers on a paper lace greetings card

Anchor and flowers on a paper lace greetings card - May Happiness be ever Thine. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Peacock made with feathers on a paper lace card

Peacock made with feathers on a paper lace card
Peacock made with real feathers on a paper lace card, decorated with leaves and flowers. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Assorted flowers on an ornate Valentine card

Assorted flowers on an ornate Valentine card with white and silver decoration. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Cupid and lady in a garden on a Valentine card

Cupid and lady in a garden on a Valentine card with a white lacy border, illustration by Kate Greenaway. Date: circa 1870s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Romantic paper lace card - Absence

Romantic paper lace card - Absence
Romantic paper lace card with pink flowers and blue ribbon - Absence. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Romantic paper lace card - Remember Me

Romantic paper lace card - Remember Me
Romantic paper lace card with pink flowers and green leaves - Remember Me. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Romantic paper lace card in white, silver, blue and gold

Romantic paper lace card in white, silver, blue and gold -- I Have No Shield But Thee Love. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Romantic paper lace card with shells

Romantic paper lace card with shells -- My Heart Were All Alone But For Its Dreams Of Thee. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Romantic paper lace card in white, mauve and gold

Romantic paper lace card in white, mauve and gold
Romantic paper lace card in white, mauve, brown and gold -- Thine Alone. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Romantic paper lace card in white and mauve

Romantic paper lace card in white and mauve, with a gold figure and flowers -- Affections Offering. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Lady with wreath of flowers on a paper lace romantic card

Lady with wreath of flowers on a paper lace romantic card -- I live but for thee. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Santa Claus on a Christmas and New Year card

Santa Claus on a Christmas and New Year card
Santa Claus with holly and mistletoe, and a verse (Christmas Prayer), on a Christmas and New Year card. (2 of 2) circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Summer scene on a Christmas and New Year card

Summer scene on a Christmas and New Year card
Summer scene with flowers on a Christmas and New Year card with ornate gold and white decoration. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Cupid with leaves on a paper lace romantic card

Cupid with leaves on a paper lace romantic card
Cupid with silver and green leaves on a paper lace romantic card -- I surrender. circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Cupids and flowers on a romantic paper lace card

Cupids and flowers on a romantic paper lace card in silver and white -- Affections offering to my true love. circa 1890s

Background imageDelicate Collection: Girl and dog on a paper lace friendship card

Girl and dog on a paper lace friendship card with ornate white and gold surround -- A Friendly Remembrance. Date: circa 1890s



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