Acorns Collection

English oak (Quercus robur) acorns. Acorns forming on an English oak tree. This tree is also known as the pedunculate oak. Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree

Acorn and leaf of Common Oak, Quercus robur, in autumn; Hampshire
ROG-13536 Acorn and leaf of Common Oak, in autumn Hampshire, England Quercus robur Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Acorns English Oak
DAD-1131 ENGLISH OAK - acorns Ouercus robur David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Acorn Woodpecker cache
JZ-2368 Woodpecker - acorn cache / larder / storage in tree Melanerpes formicivorus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

November - feeding pigs on acorns, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Colombe
November - feeding pigs on acorns, 15th century, (1939). Novembre - La Glandee. Swineherd with mastiff grazing his pigs among the oak trees, using a stick to knock down the acorns

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) fallen oak leaf and acorns on moss, Highlands, Scotland, October

Hazel Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) hibernating amongst leaves and acorns. Captive. Leicestershire, UK, October

RF - Oak (Quercus robur) acorns in autumn, England, UK, August

English oak (Quercus robur) ripening acorns, Dorset, UK September

Common Oak (Quercius robur) acorns in late summer. Surrey, England, UK, September

Blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) holding an acorn in its bill whilst perched on tree stump, with autumn foliage, New York, USA, October

Botanical illustration, c1880s. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & Son
Botanical illustration, c1880s. Plants, flowers and fungi found in Britain. Cellular cryptograms: 1. Fungus, 2. Seaweed, 3. Moss. Vascular Cryptograms: 4. Horse-tail, 5. Club-moss, 6. Fern, 7

Oak acorns. Folgosa do Douro. Alto Douro, a Unesco World heritage site. Portugal

Acorn
Judy Tseng

Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen)
5890676 Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen) by English School, (16th century); 37.5x269 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Valance or bed valance)

Jays feasting on acorns by David Parry

Leaves and acorns of the common oak, Quercus robur
5856616 Leaves and acorns of the common oak, Quercus robur by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Leaves and acorns of the common oak, Quercus robur)

Monarch No. 465, c. 1895 (gouache on paper)
7262418 Monarch No. 465, c.1895 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

MS Hunter 229 f. 6r November, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675696 MS Hunter 229 f.6r November, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Gland; Acorn; Eichel (engraving)
7196169 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Gland; Acorn; Eichel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gland; Acorn; Eichel)

The Acorn (engraving)
7184069 The Acorn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Acorn. Illustration for The Prize, 1896.); © Look and Learn

Admiral Collingwood planting an oak tree on his estate (engraving)
7185808 Admiral Collingwood planting an oak tree on his estate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Collingwood planting an oak tree on his estate)

The Squirrel Tree (chromolitho)
7148477 The Squirrel Tree (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Squirrel Tree)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pomme de chene; Oak-apple; Gallapfel (engraving)
7197187 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pomme de chene; Oak-apple; Gallapfel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pomme de chene; Oak-apple; Gallapfel)

Playing cards (colour litho)
7201561 Playing cards (colour litho) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing cards)

German playing cards, 16th Century (colour litho)
7201521 German playing cards, 16th Century (colour litho) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: German playing cards, 16th Century)

Grey Squirrel on a pile of hazelnuts, white background. Grey Squirrel on a pile of hazelnuts, white background

Coverlet, Missouri, 1872. Creator: John Eusebius Schneider
Coverlet, Missouri, 1872

Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Dorothy Posten
Quilt, c. 1936

Painted Glass - Mariners Church, c. 1937. Creator: James McLellan
Painted Glass - Mariners Church, c. 1937

Painted Glass Window, c. 1937. Creator: James McLellan
Painted Glass Window, c. 1937

Earrings, 1936. Creator: J. Howard Iams
Earrings, 1936

Plate 4: Caius in profile facing left, from The Twelve Caesars, 1610-40. Creator: Anon
Plate 4: Caius in profile facing left, from The Twelve Caesars, 1610-40

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494979 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

The Hawk and the Nightingale, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504512 The Hawk and the Nightingale, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

The Shepherd and his Sheep, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504488 The Shepherd and his Sheep, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Calendar depitcing November, Acorns and Herds of Pigs (vellum)
900047 Calendar depitcing November, Acorns and Herds of Pigs (vellum) by Flemish School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Novembre. 25-3 fol. 11 rcA')

King of Acorns, German Playing Card. circa 1900

The Healing of the Blind Man of Jericho, right side panel of triptych showing young girl
BOO73058 The Healing of the Blind Man of Jericho, right side panel of triptych showing young girl with the patrons coat of arms, 1531 (oil on canvas transferred from panel) by Leyden

Tree sparrow
LLM339579 Tree sparrow by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree sparrow. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Lion, 1878 (stained glass)
3475527 Lion, 1878 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); St Peter and St Pauls Church, Pickering, Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: Shrigley & Hunt); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Oaks and Acorns (litho)
1042326 Oaks and Acorns (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oaks and Acorns)

The Flying Head Put To Flight (engraving)
980414 The Flying Head Put To Flight (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flying Head Put To Flight)

There Was a Lady Loved a Swine (colour litho)
979646 There Was a Lady Loved a Swine (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: There Was a Lady Loved a Swine)

Insect on Oak Tree Leaves, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731121 Insect on Oak Tree Leaves, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insect on Oak Tree Leaves)

Acorns and Leaves, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730954 Acorns and Leaves, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acorns and Leaves)

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"Nature's Nutty Treasures: Exploring the World of Acorns" As autumn sweeps across Hampshire, the English oak (Quercus robur) proudly displays its bountiful acorns and vibrant leaves. The sight is a true testament to the beauty of nature's cycles. Intricate details adorn each acorn and leaf, showcasing the remarkable craftsmanship of Mother Earth. These tiny treasures hold within them the potential for new life, as they are essential in the oak tree's reproductive process. Acorn Woodpeckers have long recognized their value, diligently collecting and storing them in their cache. Their resourcefulness ensures a steady supply of food during lean times. But it's not just woodpeckers who appreciate these humble nuts. Magnolia hodgsonii and Quercus lamellosa, depicted in stunning 19th-century engravings, stand as witnesses to acorns' timeless allure. Centuries ago, even pigs reveled in their deliciousness. A fascinating glimpse into history reveals that November was once a time for feeding pigs on acorns - a tradition that speaks volumes about our ancestors' connection with nature. Fast forward to present-day Brighton and Hove Albion Women v Reading Women Womens Super League match; amidst fierce competition on the field, one cannot help but marvel at how this small nut has woven itself into various aspects of human existence throughout time. From nourishing wildlife to inspiring artists and sustaining ancient traditions, acorns truly embody resilience and adaptability. They remind us that even from something seemingly insignificant can sprout great strength and growth. So let us pause for a moment amid our busy lives to appreciate these unassuming wonders scattered beneath mighty oaks – symbols of hope and renewal found right at our feet.