Fairies Collection (page 8)

Gnomes Terrifying a Miner, from The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies
STC255579 Gnomes Terrifying a Miner, from The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies, Elves and Other Little People by Thomas Keightley (1789-1872) Published 1880 by American School

A Midsummer Nights Dream
LLM455199 A Midsummer Nights Dream by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Midsummer Nights Dream. Illustration from The Library Shakespeare (William Mackenzie)

Fairies Sleeping, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731051 Fairies Sleeping, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairies Sleeping)

Sylphs and an Intruder (chromolitho)
735384 Sylphs and an Intruder (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sylphs and an Intruder)

Butterfly Cherub with Pink Flowers (chromolitho)
734640 Butterfly Cherub with Pink Flowers (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butterfly Cherub with Pink Flowers)

Butterfly Cherub with Daisies (chromolitho)
734636 Butterfly Cherub with Daisies (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butterfly Cherub with Daisies)

British Valentines Card (colour litho)
731792 British Valentines Card (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Valentines Card)

Titania kissing Bottom in A Midsummer Nights Dream (engraving)
812912 Titania kissing Bottom in A Midsummer Nights Dream (engraving) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Never harm, Nor spell nor charm, Come our lovely lady nigh
STC418747 Never harm, Nor spell nor charm, Come our lovely lady nigh, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare, 1908 (colour litho) by Rackham

Flower fairies
Poppy fairies from the Masque of Flowers. Artist: Walter Crane Date: 1889

Fairies & flowers
Fairy bells. Fairy and elf playing a tune on harebells. Artist: M Sherborne Date: 1930s

When they think you are not looking they skip along pretty lively
3481695 When they think you are not looking they skip along pretty lively, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

A Victorian New Year card of three fairies carrying a hamper on which is a label
3604276 A Victorian New Year card of three fairies carrying a hamper on which is a label inscribed with Best Wishes, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of a party of elves carrying musical instruments
3604275 A Victorian Christmas card of a party of elves carrying musical instruments and gazing at a bewildered robin, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

The Peri and Child, c. 1871, engraved by R. A. Artlett (engraving)
3665553 The Peri and Child, c.1871, engraved by R.A. Artlett (engraving) by Fuller, Charles Francis (1830-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The naked fairy reclining on the back of a swan)

Illustration for A Midsummer Nights Dream (chromolitho)
3098127 Illustration for A Midsummer Nights Dream (chromolitho) by Hoeppner, Julius (1839-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for A Midsummer Nights Dream (chromolitho)
3098122 Illustration for A Midsummer Nights Dream (chromolitho) by Hoeppner, Julius (1839-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman and a child dressed as a cherub (colour photo)
3094201 Woman and a child dressed as a cherub (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and a child dressed as a cherub)

Woman and little girl with a full moon (b / w photo)
3091144 Woman and little girl with a full moon (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman and little girl with a full moon)

"Enter Sir Hugh Evans, Anne Page, and the others"
3082713 " Enter Sir Hugh Evans, Anne Page, and the others", illustration from The Merry Wives of Windsor, 1910 (colour litho) by Thomson

Revenge of the fairies (chromolitho)
3100691 Revenge of the fairies (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revenge of the fairies)

Artwork by Florence Auerbach, fairy with tree
Artwork by Florence Auerbach, silhouette of a fairy holding a Christmas tree. Date: late 19th century

Puck and the fairies (engraving)
2808054 Puck and the fairies (engraving) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puck and the fairies.); © Look and Learn

Flora and Zephyr (engraving)
964422 Flora and Zephyr (engraving) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flora and Zephyr. After the painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau)

A tragic adventure occurred, during an interlude, for Elohnes dramas... (colour litho)
2783553 A tragic adventure occurred, during an interlude, for Elohnes dramas... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic adventure occurred)

Silhouette, Piper Play a Merry Tune

Babys cot transfer, Gnome playing an accordion

The Zeitelmoos (engraving)
1586873 The Zeitelmoos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zeitelmoos. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 July 1842)

Fairies on the sea shore (engraving)
970406 Fairies on the sea shore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairies on the sea shore)

Miss Julia Harland and Miss Conquest as Oberon and Puck, A Midsummer Nights Dream (engraving)
971636 Miss Julia Harland and Miss Conquest as Oberon and Puck, A Midsummer Nights Dream (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bullfinch (colour litho)
1630863 Bullfinch (colour litho) by Brooks, G. (fl.1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elfin Book of Birds published circa 1940 published by A B &s Limited); out of copyright

Front cover (colour litho)
1630858 Front cover (colour litho) by Brooks, G. (fl.1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elfin Book of Birds published circa 1940 published by A B &s Limited); out of copyright

Fairy with flowers and a butterfly on a greetings card
Fairy in moonlight with flowers and a butterfly on a greetings card. Date: circa 1900s

The Enchanted Forest (engraving)
1592245 The Enchanted Forest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Enchanted Forest. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1891)

The Fairy Ring (engraving)
1596360 The Fairy Ring (engraving) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fairy Ring. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 December 1889)

Cupids and fairy on a paper lace romantic card. Date: circa 1890s

The Gifts of the Fairies (engraving)
1603819 The Gifts of the Fairies (engraving) by Holl, Frank (1845-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gifts of the Fairies)

Fairy with butterflies on a Valentines card. Date: circa 1890s

Songs from the Plays of Shakespeare, Paul Woodroffe
Songs from the Plays of Shakespeare by Paul Woodroffe - Come Unto These Yellow Sands (from The Tempest). 1898

Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Butterfly Collector chasing Fairy with net. 1897

The Queen of the Fairies (engraving)
1099946 The Queen of the Fairies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of the Fairies)

The Illustrated London News Christmas Number (colour litho)
1099902 The Illustrated London News Christmas Number (colour litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illustrated London News Christmas Number)

Horrocks Preston, Amalgamated Cotton Mills Trust Ltd, 1920 -- Aeroplane photograph of Yard Works, Preston. 1920

Amalgamated Cotton Mills Trust Ltd, 1920. 1920

Loves telegraph
Victorian illustration depicting fairies communicating via the telegraph. Date: 1898

Loves phonograph
Victorian illustration depicting fairies listening to Edisons wax cylinder phonograph introduced at the end of the 19th century. Date: 1898

A Childs Christmas Day (engraving)
1045905 A Childs Christmas Day (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Childs Christmas Day)

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Enchanting and ethereal, fairies have captivated our imaginations for centuries. From the whimsical illustrations in 'He was Jack Frost' by Helen Jacobs to the delightful characters in 'The Allies of Santa Claus' by Mabel Lucie Attwell, these mystical beings continue to weave their magic into our hearts. In literature, Shakespeare's Titania reigns supreme as the queen of fairies, her beauty and grace mesmerizing all who encounter her. And who could forget Thumbelina, the tiny fairy from the enchanting 1955 film? Her story reminds us that even the smallest among us can possess great courage and resilience. Venturing beyond books and movies, we find ourselves drawn to real-life encounters with fairies. The Fisherman and Mermaids in the blue Grotto on Capri transport us to a world beneath the waves where magical creatures frolic amidst shimmering waters. Art has also played a significant role in bringing fairies to life. Richard Dadd's masterpiece 'The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke' depicts an intricate scene filled with fantastical beings that ignite our imagination. Meanwhile, illustrations like those found on Illustrated London News Christmas number cover from 1904 evoke a sense of wonder during festive seasons. Renowned artists such as Florence Mary Anderson have beautifully captured both lightness and darkness within fairy realms. In 'Whither Away, ' we witness a fairy soaring through moonlit skies while 'The Moonchild' reveals a delicate creature basking in lunar radiance. Nature itself seems touched by fairy magic; an Autumnal Scene with Fairy & Blackberries transports us into an enchanted forest where fairies dance amongst nature's bounty. And let's not forget about their playful side – Fairies Merry Go Round showcases these mischievous creatures enjoying their own whimsical carousel ride. Whether they exist solely within our imagination or dwell secretly among us, one thing is certain.