Strawberry Collection

Strawberry Tree

The Strawberry Thief, textile designed by William Morris, 1883

Wilmots Late Scarlet Strawberry. Coloured engraving from William Hooker, Pomona Londinensis: containing colored engravings of the most esteemed fruits cultivated in the British Gardens. Vol. I

The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1490-1500 (oil on panel)
3107159 The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1490-1500 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Detail of central panel); Netherlandish, out of copyright

Walpole / Strawberry Hill
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE FOURTH EARL OF OXFORD Grounds of Strawberry Hill, near Twickenham, home of the English gothic novelist and man of letters Date: 1717 - 1797

Land Girls WWII
A Land Girl working picking strawberries on a farm during World War II

Strawberry Pickers

Walpole / Strawberry 1795
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE FOURTH EARL OF OXFORD The Gallery at Strawberry Hill, near Twickenham, home of the English gothic novelist and man of letters

Strawberries
AL-2884 STRAWBERRIES - mass Ake Lindau Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Plants / Fragaria Vesca
WILD STRAWBERRY

Strawberry Pickers
A boy and a man picking strawberries in a field, with punnets strapped to their backs, on a farm near Cheddar, Somerset, England

The Strawberry Thief, 1883. Artist: William Morris
The Strawberry Thief, 1883. Disilllusioned by Victorian mass-produced items, in 1861 William Morris (1834-1896) and friends founded Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Company to design and make furniture

Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, SW London - showing part of Horace Walpoles villa in Gothic Revival style. circa 1800

Ripe red fruit and leaves of the Downton Strawberry, Fragaria ananassa.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Ripe fruit and flower of the Roseberry Strawberry, Fragaria ananassa.. Handcolored illustration by E.D. Smith engraved by Watts from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Small fruit tarts in baked pastry shells

United States. New York. Central Park. Strawberry Fields. Me
United States. New York. Central Park. Strawberry Fields, dedicated to the memory of the musician John Lennon. Memorial mosaic. Imagine. Detail

Strawberry Cup Jelly
A strawberry cup jelly

Large Black Slug on mouldy strawberries. UK
DOW-176 Large Black Slug on mouldy strawberries. UK Arion ater Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Close-up of strawberries

Still life with Hat and Strawberry
UstinaGreen

Walpole / Strawberry 1788
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE FOURTH EARL OF OXFORD Grounds of Strawberry Hill, near Twickenham, home of the English gothic novelist and man of letters Date: 1717 - 1797

Black and white illustration of ingredients and utensils for making freshly squeezed fruit juice

Strawberry Mansion, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Date c1900

Strawberry / 1871
Keens seedling

Plougastel-Daoulas, La Cueillette des Fraises (colour photo)
8653053 Plougastel-Daoulas, La Cueillette des Fraises (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plougastel-Daoulas, La Cueillette des Fraises)

La cueillette des strawberries a Hyeres, Var (Strawberries picking, Hyeres, south of France) Postcard 1906
ELD4965280 La cueillette des strawberries a Hyeres, Var (Strawberries picking, Hyeres, south of France) Postcard 1906; Private Collection; (add.info.: La cueillette des strawberries a Hyeres)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) (engraving)
ELD4831935 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-1603) (engraving); Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Mary I Queen of Scotland (Mary Stuart) with her second husband Henry Stuart dit Lord Darnley (1445-1567), 1566 - Mary
NWI4946062 Mary I Queen of Scotland (Mary Stuart) with her second husband Henry Stuart dit Lord Darnley (1445-1567), 1566 - Mary, Queen of Scots, with her second husband Lord Darnley, 1566

Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador and conqueror of Peru
NWI4922320 Portrait of Francisco Pizarro (Francois Pizarre, 1478-1541), Spanish conquistador and conqueror of Peru. Lithograph from an illustration by F.E

James II of Aragon called the Just - James II the Just (1267-1327). King of Aragon (1291-1327)
CUL4873583 James II of Aragon called the Just - James II the Just (1267-1327). King of Aragon (1291-1327), Sicily (1286-1296) and Sardinia (1324-1327). Portrait by anonymous author

Portrait of King James I (1566-1625), King of England and Scotland (Jacques Stuart, Jacques I of England)
FLO4669828 Portrait of King James I (1566-1625), King of England and Scotland (Jacques Stuart, Jacques I of England), in ermine cloak and lace ruff. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

A walking saleswoman holding a paper cone filled with strawberries and carrying a basket of fruit on her head
FLO4666970 A walking saleswoman holding a paper cone filled with strawberries and carrying a basket of fruit on her head, in front of the fruit and vegetable market in Covent Garden (London)

Little girl with a hat held by a bloody, holding a basket of strawberries and accompanied by a small dog
FLO4666933 Little girl with a hat held by a bloody, holding a basket of strawberries and accompanied by a small dog. Engraving, in the way of Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815)

Frances Howard (1578-1639), Duchess of Richmond. From an engraving of the period
FLO4672282 Frances Howard (1578-1639), Duchess of Richmond. From an engraving of the period. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Men's costume at the time of Elisabeth I (1533-1603), wearing a tunic and padded panties and a collar (strawberry)
FLO4672265 Men's costume at the time of Elisabeth I (1533-1603), wearing a tunic and padded panties and a collar (strawberry) with a cape. From a period engraving

Shina ichigo or Korean strawberry, Fragaria ananassa (strawberry pineapple)
FLO4654793 Shina ichigo or Korean strawberry, Fragaria ananassa (strawberry pineapple). Handcoloured woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of Queen Elizabeth, England, 1595. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4655426 Costume of a lady of rank, reign of Queen Elizabeth, England, 1595. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

English court dress of the mid-1500s
NWI4957092 English court dress of the mid-1500s.; (add.info.: English court dress of the mid-1500s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Princess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1586 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686414 Princess of Bavaria, after Josse Amman, 1586 - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern"

Gentleman, reign of Charles IX, 1572. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet
FLO4686092 Gentleman, reign of Charles IX, 1572. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Lady, reign of Henry III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet
FLO4685979 Lady, reign of Henry III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Margaret, duchess of Joyeuse, sister to the queen, married Sept. 24, 1581
FLO4685962 Margaret, duchess of Joyeuse, sister to the queen, married Sept. 24, 1581. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

Gentleman, reign of Henri III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from
FLO4685924 Gentleman, reign of Henri III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Description of berries: fruits of cranberry, raspberry and strawberry. Chromolithographie in " Recueil
FLO4721501 Description of berries: fruits of cranberry, raspberry and strawberry. Chromolithographie in " Recueil d'images instructives ou lecons du monde vegetal"

Noblewoman of France, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture
FLO4705510 Noblewoman of France, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Swiss army officer, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705483 Swiss army officer, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

English lady, 1588, with long fan and purse suspended from her waist. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4706514 English lady, 1588, with long fan and purse suspended from her waist. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

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"The Strawberry Thief: A Journey Through History and Delightful Flavors" Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the fascinating world of strawberries, from their artistic representation in William Morris's iconic textile design "The Strawberry Thief" in 1883 to the mouthwatering delicacies they have inspired throughout history. Dating back centuries, strawberries have enchanted artists and gardeners alike. In the late 15th century masterpiece "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " Hieronymus Bosch immortalized these luscious fruits, symbolizing temptation and earthly pleasures. Fast forward to the 18th century when Horace Walpole's enchanting Gothic villa, Strawberry Hill, became synonymous with elegance and refinement. Its picturesque gardens boasted varieties like "Strawberry Wilmots Superb" and "Wilmots Late Scarlet Strawberry, " delighting visitors with their vibrant colors and irresistible flavors. During World War II, strawberries played an unexpected role in empowering women as Land Girls took up the task picking. Their hard work ensured that this beloved fruit remained a staple even during challenging times. From fragrant wild strawberries (Fragaria Vesca) to meticulously cultivated hybrids, these plants continue to captivate gardeners worldwide. The delicate balance between sweetness and tartness found in each bite has made them a perennial favorite among fruit enthusiasts. Indulge your senses further with delectable small fruit tarts nestled within perfectly baked pastry shells. These miniature delights showcase the versatility of strawberries as they effortlessly elevate any dessert table or afternoon tea spread. Whether you're admiring Morris's intricate designs or savoring freshly picked berries straight from the field, it is undeniable that strawberries hold a special place in our hearts – reminding us of nature's beauty intertwined with human creativity through artistry, gardening traditions, wartime resilience, culinary craftsmanship, and sheer enjoyment for generations past and present.