Mauve Collection (#14)

Baby in a cradle on a Victorian scrap. circa 1890s

Teddy bear mother and child on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Mauve flowers on a clock on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Four dogs with flowers on a greetings postcard -- three of them have just been express delivered in a basket. Date: circa 1890s

Bulldog and terrier in human dress on a greetings postcard
Bulldog and terrier couple in human dress on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1880s

Woman in exotic costume on a place card. Date: circa 1920s

Figure in exotic costume on a place card. Date: circa 1920s

Perfume label, Triple Extract Wood Violets by Valletrez. Date: circa 1910s

Perfume label, Eau de Lavande Extra-Surfine
Perfume label in art deco style, Eau de Lavande Extra-Surfine. Date: circa 1930s

Bolivar statue, Cartagena, Colombia, Central America
Simon Bolivar equestrian statue, Bolivar Park, Cartagena, Colombia, Central America. Date: circa 1930

Elysian Park, Los Angeles, California, USA. Date: circa 1930s

Cover design, Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA. Date: 1936

Fans made of feathers on two Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Fans with winter scenes on three Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Hands and flowers on ten Victorian scraps with Valentines Day greetings. Date: circa 1890s

Colourful parrots on two Victorian scraps
Colourful parrots perched on metal rings on two Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Car full of pansies on an American scrap, advertising F J Austin (confectioner, stationer and tobacconist), Broadway, Farmington, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, Camouflaging a lorry, WW1
Cartoon, Camouflaging a lorry in rather colourful shades. One of the men says he painted miniatures before the war. Date: 1917

Fine Art Ware, Plate 73, showing ornately decorated plates, jugs, pots, vases, saucers, cups and a bowl. Date: circa 1880s

Fine Art Ware, Plate 72, showing ornately decorated plates, jugs, pots and vases. Date: circa 1880s

Superior China with raised flowers, Plate 71
Superior China covered with imitation green moss and raised flowers, Plate 71. Date: circa 1880s

Superior China with raised flowers, Plate 70
Superior China covered with imitation green moss and raised flowers, Plate 70. Date: circa 1880s

Little girl in a bonnet on a Valentine card -- the bonnet tips back to reveal her face. (2 of 2) Date: early 20th century

Little girl on the telephone on a Valentine card -- Hello! Yes I ll be your Valentine. Date: early 20th century

Flowers in an old boot on a greetings card
Flowers growing inside an old boot on a greetings card -- A Boot-iful Greeting. Date: circa 1890s

Music cover, Der Letzte Waltzer, operetta in three acts, by Julius Brammer and Alfred Grunwald, with music by Oscar Straus, arranged for voice and piano, and piano duet. 1920

Music cover, Joie du Matin Valse
Music cover, Joie du Matin (Morn of Delight) Valse by Victor Vorzanger. 1914

Music cover, Jig-Saw! Albert de Courvilles 10th Hippodrome Revue, Selection arranged by Henri Juxon, music by F W Chappelle. 1920

Music cover, Hop O My Thumb Two-Step by Hanid Alexander. 1910

Fairies of the Garden - The Wild Hyacinth. 1903

Fairies of the Garden - The Lilac. 1903

Birthday card, Birds and flowers. circa 1930s

Flowers in a wooden clog-shaped New Year card
Variegated flowers in a wooden clog-shaped New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Little girl in Elizabethan dress on circular Christmas card
Little girl in Elizabethan dress on a circular Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Illuminated manuscript style Christmas card, with gothic lettering, leaves, fruit and holly. Date: circa 1890s

Blue and mauve flowers on a hand-coloured card with handwritten greeting. Date: circa 1890s

White and purple flowers on a hand-coloured card
White snowdrops and purple crocuses on a hand-coloured greetings card with gothic style text. Date: circa 1890s

Mauve flowers on a hand-coloured birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

Bunch of flowers on a birthday card
Bunch of assorted flowers on a birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

Flowers and a box on a birthday card with a black background. Date: circa 1890s

Flowers and birds on a New Year card
Flowers and birds on a colourful New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Boy and girl with flowers on a German greetings card
Boy and girl in a garden with a large basket of flowers on a German greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Spray of flowers on a fabric birthday card
Spray of pink, mauve and white flowers and red berries on a fabric birthday card with a grey silky fringe. Date: circa 1890s

Girl with flowers on a fabric Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Circles of flowers on a fabric birthday card with white and gold ornate edging. Date: circa 1890s

Girl with flowers on a fabric birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

Bunch of flowers with envelope on a fabric birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

Robin and flowers on a fabric birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

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"Mauve: A Delicate Symphony of Nature's Hues" In the pages of a Botanical Sketchbook, delicate strokes bring to life the Fine Leaved Heath in all its mauve glory. Connaught Gardens at Sidmouth, East Devon, become an enchanting haven as mauve blossoms dance in the gentle breeze. A little girl finds joy amidst a garden painted by Muriel Dawson; her laughter echoing through clusters petals. Shakespeare's timeless words grace a greetings card adorned with elegant mauve accents, reminding us that even in fleeting moments, beauty can be found. The Psittacula eupatria, Alexandrine parakeet spreads its vibrant wings against a backdrop of lush greenery and soft mauve blooms. A sporty lacrosse girl exudes confidence and strength while surrounded by nature's harmonious shades. On Mount Evans in Colorado, the Alpine forget-me-not stands tall with its tiny yet captivating mauve flowers. In a studio shot capturing every intricate detail, a pink tulip emerges gracefully from its bud – nature's perfect masterpiece. A woman dons an Art Nouveau-style dress in rich mauve tones; she embodies elegance and sophistication as she walks through life like living art. Muriel Dawson captures another moment frozen in time - "Little Brunette" radiates innocence under the warm embrace hues. Anton Mauve takes us on a morning ride along the beach; his painting from 1876 depicts serene waves crashing against sandy shores tinged with hints of majestic mauves. A design for printed textile showcases flowers blooming proudly amidst their muted purple counterparts – an ode to nature's tapestry. Mauve whispers tales of serenity and grace across these diverse scenes captured throughout history. It invites us to pause and appreciate how this color weaves itself seamlessly into our lives – whether it be through delicate petals or fashionable attire – always adding a touch of enchantment to the world around us.