Thistles Collection

Kings Own Scottish Borderers - The uniform, reginemtal flags, crest and listings of International deployments are featured on this card. Date: 1913

Goldfinch - feeding on thistle seeds, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-4118 Goldfinch - feeding on thistle seeds Lower Saxony, Germany Carduelis carduelis Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

George Iiis Coat Arms
Royal Coat of George III as the 1st and 4th quarters of the shield are England and the Hanovarian coat of arms is included within a smaller shield

The seven King Edwards (colour litho)
3103921 The seven King Edwards (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seven King Edwards)

Woolly Thistle (Cirsium eriophorum), in flower, on limestone
ROG-13134 Woolly Thistle - in flower, on limestone Cirsium eriophorum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cowslip Burnet, Clover, Docks, Thistles, Kecksies and Burs (King Henry V)
FLO4633752 Cowslip Burnet, Clover, Docks, Thistles, Kecksies and Burs (King Henry V). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn

King Protea 01
Shot by Clint

Thistle (Carduus) and Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus), 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Thistle (Carduus) and Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus), 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Thistles, in or before 1893. Creator: Willem Wenckebach
Thistles, in or before 1893

Thistle, 1725-1792. Creator: Aert Schouman
Thistle, 1725-1792

Serpents, Fly Agarics and Thistles, mid-17th century. Creator: Paolo Porpora
Serpents, Fly Agarics and Thistles, mid-17th century

Woman with Spider's Web Between Bare Trees, 1803. Creator: Caspar David Friedrich
Woman with Spider's Web Between Bare Trees, 1803

Adam drawing up Thistles, 1903. Creator: Joakim Skovgaard
Adam drawing up Thistles, 1903

Flowering plant, 1748-1824. Creator: Jacob van Eynden
Flowering plant, 1748-1824

Portrait of Willem III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, as a Child, 1654. Creator: Adriaen Hanneman
Portrait of Willem III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, as a Child, 1654. Other Title(s): Portrait of Willem III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, as a Child, William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange

Open-air theatre performance, 1670-1698. Creator: Matthys Naiveu
Open-air theatre performance, 1670-1698

winter thistle no.2
Crystal Lynn Collins

Common stonechat (Saxicola torquata) on frozen and dry thistle. Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, January

Melancholy thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum) flowers, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, June 2009

Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon) nectaring on a thistle (Cirsium), Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve, near Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK, June

Pastel Nature Detail
Treechild

at the bird house
Benjamine Hullot Scalvenzi

Thistle Grey 06
Pictufy Studio III

Thistle Grey 09
Pictufy Studio III

Thistle Grey 11
Pictufy Studio III

Blomma
Shot by Clint

King Protea 02
Shot by Clint

A Scottish Highlander Piper plays Auld Lang Syne whilst strolling through the thistles and the heather... Date: circa 1942

Tapestry, Verdure with Thistles or Les Chardons, Franco-Flemish, made c. 1500 (wool)
3576192 Tapestry, Verdure with Thistles or Les Chardons, Franco-Flemish, made c.1500 (wool) by Franco-Flemish School, (16th Century); 264.1x246.3 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

The Blue Thistle, 1904 (oil on canvas)
471239 The Blue Thistle, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Vloors, Emile (1871-1952); 136x126 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms
619329 Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms, with scroll work of thistles below, from The British Army: Its Origins

Dried_004
Pictufy Studio III

Camp of single men during potato harvest, Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Camp of single men during potato harvest. Note packing shed [and goods train] across the road. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

Male Mountain apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) nectaring on wildflower, Finland. July

Designs for wallpaper borders and printed fabric: "Crows"and "Cicadas and Thistles"
5055690 Designs for wallpaper borders and printed fabric: " Crows" and " Cicadas and Thistles", from L Animal dans la Decoration by Maurice Pillard Verneuil, pub

Dish, Staffordshire, c. 1715. Creator: John Simpson III
Dish, Staffordshire, c. 1715

Fireplace Surround, 1901. Creator: Louis J. Millet
Fireplace Surround, 1901. Art Nouveau thistle design in mosaic tiles. Designed by George Washington Maher

Butter Molds, c. 1938. Creator: Robert Pohle
Butter Molds, c. 1938

Thistles, 1883 / 89. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Thistles, 1883/89

Vanitas (oil on canvas)
2629419 Vanitas (oil on canvas) by Withoos, Matthias (1627-1703); 71.8x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A celestial globe, a lantern, skulls)

Species of thistles (litho)
6013435 Species of thistles (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Species of thistles)

The Real Scotch Polkas (colour litho)
613008 The Real Scotch Polkas (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Real Scotch Polkas.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union (colour engraving)
982154 The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union (colour engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rose, Shamrock and Thistle to General Union)

Late Summer, by Katharine Tynan (engraving)
1628296 Late Summer, by Katharine Tynan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Late Summer, by Katharine Tynan)

1st Prize, Best Dressed Highlander presented to Peter Cameron
2959962 1st Prize, Best Dressed Highlander presented to Peter Cameron, Maryborough Highland Society, Australia, 1868 (silver) by Australian School

Blue quilted silk petticoat with thistle design, 1740s (silk)
3100417 Blue quilted silk petticoat with thistle design, 1740s (silk) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Panel of six tiles, four painted with Persian carnations in blue and turquoise
WAG421351 Panel of six tiles, four painted with Persian carnations in blue and turquoise, interlacing stems and foliage, with two green border tiles (ceramic) by Morgan

Tiled bench (ceramic tiles)
JFS368146 Tiled bench (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Palacio dos Marqueses de Fronteira, Lisbon, Portugal; eJohn Ferro Sims; out of copyright

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"Thistles: A Royal Symbol of Strength and Beauty" In the Scottish Highlands, the Kings Own Scottish Borderers march proudly through fields adorned with thistles. These prickly plants have long been associated with Scotland, symbolizing resilience and determination. As a Goldfinch delicately perches on a thistle in Lower Saxony, Germany, it finds nourishment in its seeds. The vibrant yellow bird reminds us of the intricate relationship between nature's creatures and these resilient plants. The significance extends beyond borders. George III proudly displayed them on his coat of arms, representing his connection to Scotland and its rich heritage. In "The seven King Edwards, " a captivating color lithograph captures the regal beauty of these flowers. Their majestic purple hues stand out against lush greenery, showcasing their elegance fit for royalty. Even in harsh environments like limestone cliffs, the Woolly Thistle defies odds by flourishing in full bloom. Its delicate petals create a stunning contrast against rugged terrain—a testament to nature's ability to thrive under challenging circumstances. Shades of Thistle Grey (06), (09), and (11) bring sophistication to any space they grace—evoking tranquility amidst chaos while adding an air of refinement. Just as kings rule over their kingdoms, the King Protea reigns supreme among flowers. In "King Protea 02" and "King Protea 01, " we witness their grandeur as they command attention with their impressive size and striking appearance—an embodiment of power within nature's realm. Nature reveals its pastel wonders through intricate details found within each petal or leaf. In Pastel Nature Detail artistry comes alive as soft colors blend harmoniously together—a gentle reminder that even small elements can hold immense beauty when observed closely. At the birdhouse stands a thistle-filled feeder inviting avian visitors from far and wide—their fluttering wings bringing life to this peaceful corner where birds find solace and sustenance.