The various pieces of this silver and gilt tea and coffee set were modelled from the pitcher plant and the tray on which they are placed from a leaf of the Victoria Regia. This beautiful engraving is from The Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue, published for the proprietors, by George Virtue in London, 1851. Click on image to enlarge.
Archives for March 17, 2014
St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning ~ Free Vintage Postcard Image
This vintage St. Patrick’s Day postcard features a lady watering green potted plants. The woman is wearing a green dress and her watering can is green. The green harp flag of Ireland is in the background. The message on the card is: “St Patrick’s Day In The Morning”. Click on image to enlarge.
