Sprig Collection

Irish Guards Shamrock
The duke of Connaught presents Irish Guardsmen with a sprig of shamrock each

Owl and foxes carrying food on a Christmas card
An owl and three foxes carrying a roast bird, cutlery and holly through the snow on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Santa Claus proposing a toast on a Christmas postcard
Santa Claus proposing a toast on a Christmas and New Year postcard. Date: circa 1900s

PARTY / DARE HE? MISTLETOE
DARE HE ? A girl pauses beneath a mistletoe sprig, wondering if hes man enough to seize his chance... Date: 1920

Mistletoe sprigs
Mistletoe. Leaves and berries on sprigs of the European mistletoe (Viscum album). Mistletoe is a parasitic, evergreen shrub that can grow on a variety of trees, but is usually found on apple trees

Children with large pudding on a Christmas card
Children attacking a large pudding on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Common hedgenettle, a perennial grassland herb
5310966 A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Common hedgenettle, a perennial grassland herb. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) an English engraver and natural history author

A sprig of camellia sinensis
5312020 A sprig of camellia sinensis; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sprig of camellia sinensis a species of evergreen shrub or small tree whose leaves and leaf buds are used to produce tea)

Tea: Camellia sinensis. Sprig of tea bush. Hand-coloured engraving 1823
533361 Tea: Camellia sinensis. Sprig of tea bush. Hand-coloured engraving 1823.; (add.info.: Tea: Camellia sinensis. Sprig of tea bush. Hand-coloured engraving 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A sprig of Oenothera Biennis
5312103 A sprig of Oenothera Biennis; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sprig of Oenothera Biennis (Common Evening-Primrose). Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cherry sprig
Christina Sillen

Sprig of Coffee (Coffea arabica) showing flowers and beans. Hand-coloured engraving published London 1798
531680 Sprig of Coffee (Coffea arabica) showing flowers and beans. Hand-coloured engraving published London 1798; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Southernwood a species of flowering plants in the sunflower family
5310967 A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Southernwood a species of flowering plants in the sunflower family. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Belladonna, a perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family
5310965 A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Belladonna, a perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae, which includes tomatoes, potatoes, and aubergine

An engraving depicting a sprig of Iris, a genus of 260-300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers, 19th century
5311598 An engraving depicting a sprig of Iris, a genus of 260-300 species of flowering plants with showy flowers, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A collection of Victorian diamond brooches including a diamond and enamel swallow in flight, a diamond-emerald frog
1766483 A collection of Victorian diamond brooches including a diamond and enamel swallow in flight, a diamond-emerald frog, a diamond-ruby stag's head, a pave-set fox mask

Costumes de Différents Pays, Noble de l'Isle de Java, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Noble de l'Isle de Java, c1797

Sprig of wild roses, c.1800-c.1900. Creator: Antoinette Luden
Sprig of wild roses, c.1800-c.1900

Mangosteen, 1784. Creator: Jan Brandes
Mangosteen, 1784. Leaf, branch and tree of the Indonesian fruit Manggistan. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 164 and see also p. 163

A Sprig of Gooseberries on a Stone Plinth, 1699. Creator: Adriaen Coorte
A Sprig of Gooseberries on a Stone Plinth, 1699

Brooch with Sprigs at Top and Griffins with Trophies at Bottom, 1596. Creator: Daniel Mignot
Brooch with Sprigs at Top and Griffins with Trophies at Bottom, 1596

Blossom Child, 1902. Creator: Helen Hyde
Blossom Child, 1902

Blackberry Spring
Gemma Bardot

Wartime advert for Dolcis shoes, featuring a festive sprig of holly. Date: 1943

Girl Reading, 1878 (oil on canvas)
2967744 Girl Reading, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Perugini, Charles Edward (1839-1918); 98x73 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Mugwort, a species of aromatic plants in the genus Artemisia
5310968 A woodblock engraving depicting a sprig of Mugwort, a species of aromatic plants in the genus Artemisia. Woodcut by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) an English engraver and natural history author

Bremerton, Washington State, USA. Lavender sprig. Date: 15-07-2020

DDE-90029686
Bunches of fresh lavender for sale at the market in Saint Remy de-Provence France. Date: 26/03/2009

[Fresh green] Fresh green leaves branch with drops isolate on white background

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brindille; Sprig; Schoszling (engraving)
7195047 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Brindille; Sprig; Schoszling (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brindille; Sprig; Schoszling)

An Italian pietre dure inlaid black and white variegated marble table top (pietre dure)
1764801 An Italian pietre dure inlaid black and white variegated marble table top (pietre dure) by Italian School, (19th century); 89.5x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Flowers from Shakespeares Garden: Rosemary, 1906 (watercolour and pen and black ink)
827296 Flowers from Shakespeares Garden: Rosemary, 1906 (watercolour and pen and black ink) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 25.2x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flowers from Shakespeares Garden)

This sprig of mistletoe I flaunt as flag of truce (engraving)
1622247 This sprig of mistletoe I flaunt as flag of truce (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This sprig of mistletoe I flaunt as flag of truce)

Acacia Linifolia, 1813 (w / c & bodycolour over traces of graphite on vellum)
615572 Acacia Linifolia, 1813 (w/c & bodycolour over traces of graphite on vellum) by RedoutA©, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840); 46.8x29.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Lady with basket on arm, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731215 Lady with basket on arm, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady with basket on arm)

Original Artwork - Holding mistletoe above two mice
Original Artwork - A little girl encouraging two amorous mice, by holding a sprig of mistletoe above their heads! Date: circa 1937

Original Artwork - Design for a novelty Christmas card - Invitation - sprig of mistletoe hanging over a comfy armchair Date: circa 1937

Christmas greetings card - Little girl brings in the pudding
Christmas greetings card - Little girl brings in the Christmas pudding, topped with a sprig of holly. Date: circa 1937

Original Artwork - Christmas thank you card design
Original Artwork - Design for a Christmas thank you card - teddy bear holding a green balloon and sprig of mistletoe. Date: circa 1937

Place marker - Little boy with mistletoe
Original Artwork - Design for a circular place marker, showing a young boy holding up a sprig of Christmas mistletoe against a star-filled background. Date: circa 1937

Greetings card design - Lending a hand. A little girl standing on a fold-out step to hang up the sprig of Christmas holly, whilst her pet black scottie dog stands attentively offering assistance

Young girl at Xmas
Young girl in a Santa robe holding a parcel and sprig of holly. Artist: Anon. Date: circa 1908

Wistful child
A wistful looking young child wearing green. A sprig of holly in the foreground. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: circa 1908

Three young girls
A group of three pretty young girls. A sprig of violets in the foreground. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: circa 1908

Girl with a garland
Pretty young girl in a pink dress with a garland of roses in her hair. A sprig of roses in the foreground. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: circa 1908

Girl in a turquoise bonnet
Pretty young girl in a white dress trimmed turquoise and matching bonnet. A sprig of daisies in the foreground. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: circa 1908

Girl in a yellow bonnet
Pretty young girl in a pale yellow dress and matching bonnet. A sprig of forget-me-nots in the foreground. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: circa 1908

Girl in a straw hat
Smiling young girl wearing an old straw hat. A sprig of periwinkles in the foreground. Artist: Frances Brundage Date: circa 1908

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"Sprig: A Symbol of Festive Traditions and Joy" The sprig, a small but significant element in various holiday scenes throughout history, holds deep symbolism and adds charm to our celebrations. From the Irish Guards Shamrock to the owl and foxes carrying food on a Christmas card, these sprigs evoke warmth and merriment. In times gone by, Santa Claus himself would propose a toast on a Christmas postcard adorned with mistletoe sprigs. The daring question arises - will he dare to kiss under the PARTY / DARE HE? MISTLETOE? During wartime in 1943, even amidst hardship, Dolcis shoes advertised their festive spirit with an image featuring a sprig of holly. This reminder of hope brought comfort during challenging times. Ethel Parkinson's painting "Girl Reading" from 1878 captures the innocence and tranquility of the season as she sits among delicate sprigs that adorn her surroundings. These simple elements remind us of the beauty found in quiet moments. Victorian Christmas scraps often featured holly as well - its vibrant green leaves contrasting against red berries symbolized good luck and protection against evil spirits. Combined with horseshoes on cutout cards, they wished recipients blessings for both home and journey. Lastly, children joyfully gathered around large puddings on another vintage Christmas card while holding onto their cherished traditions. Sprigs of holly added an extra touch of cheer to this delightful scene. Through history's artistry and customs, we see how these humble sprigs have woven themselves into our festivities - reminding us to cherish loved ones, embrace joyous moments together, and find solace in tradition during this special time of year.