Fretwork Collection (page 2)

Mill and wheel on a cutout New Year card with rustic border and seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s

Birds and mistletoe on a New Year card with a decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Girl leaning on a fence on a Christmas card
Girl in a pink dress, leaning on a fence on a Christmas card with decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Snowdrops on a New Year card with a decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Girl sitting on a swing on a Christmas card
Girl in a blue dress, sitting on a swing on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

Child with rustic branch border on a New Year card
Child with rustic branch border on a cutout New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Robins and trellis on a cutout Christmas card. circa 1890s

Girl carrying tree through snow on a New Year card
Girl carrying a tree through the snow on a New Year card with a decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Dove in flight on a New Year card with decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Girl in the snow on a New Year card with a decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Girl sitting on a wall on a Christmas card with a lacy fretwork border. Date: circa 1890s

Boy and girl in fishing boat on a Christmas card
Boy and girl with their dog in a fishing boat on a Christmas card, with ivy leaf and branch border and seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s

Rural scene with waterfall on a Christmas card
Rural scene with waterfall and rocks on a Christmas card, with decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

White flowers and cross on a Christmas card
White flowers and gold cross on a Christmas card with a decorative lacy border. Date: circa 1890s

Birds and trellis on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Birds and leaves on a cutout Christmas card
Birds and autumn leaves on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Pink and blue flowers on a cutout Christmas card
Pink and blue flowers with a gnarled branch on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Snow scene with church and bells on a Christmas card with decorative branch and ivy leaf border -- Bray Church. circa 1890s

Boy with violin on a cutout Christmas card
Boy with violin surrounded by pink flowers on a cutout Christmas card. circa 1890s

Girl with green branches on a Christmas card with a lacy fretwork border. Date: circa 1890s

Yellow pansies on a Christmas card
Yellow pansies and brown leaves on a Christmas card with a lacy fretwork border. circa 1890s

Two French soldiers and two German prisoners
Four hand-painted fretwork caricatures of two French soldiers and two German prisoners. They are all in uniforms of the period August/September 1914.. G. Boudard (French)

Carpenter making fretwork (engraving)
XJF486337 Carpenter making fretwork (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Fretwork or Lincustra Painting, Engraving 1882

The Sultans Lodge, 1847-49 (photo)
XIR167556 The Sultans Lodge, 1847-49 (photo) by Fossati Brothers (fl.1847-49); Haghia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey; (add.info)

Detail of frieze with geometric decoration, Mitla
Palace of Columns of Mitla, frieze with geometric decoration, detail, Mexico. Mixtec civilisation, 14th Century.Mitla is the second most important archeological site in the state of Oaxaca in Mexico

A stepped fret design in stone in Mitla - Mexico
Palace of Columns of Mitla, frieze with geometric decoration, detail, Mexico. Mixtec civilisation, 14th Century

Decoration and patterns in Mitla walls, Oaxaca, Mexico.Mitla is the second most important archeological site in the state of Oaxaca

Decoration and patterns in Mitla walls, Oaxaca, Mexico.Mitla is the second most important archeological site in the state of Oaxaca

Decoration and patterns in Mitla walls, Oaxaca, Mexico.Mitla is the second most important archeological site in the state of Oaxaca

Figure (dancing) on a stone in Monte Alban, Mexico
Figure on a stone in gallery of dancers in Monte Alban, Mexico.Monte Alban is 9km away from Oaxaca city.Monte AlbAan was one of the most important socio-political

Figure (dancing) on a stone in Monte Alban, Mexico
Figure on a stone in gallery of dancers in Monte Alban, Mexico.Monte AlbAan is 9km away from Oaxaca city.Monte Alban was one of the most important socio-political

Decoration and patterns in Mitla walls, Oaxaca, Mexico.Mitla is the second most important archeological site in the state of Oaxaca

Decoration and patterns in Mitla walls, Oaxaca, Mexico.Mitla is the second most important archeological site in the state of Oaxaca

Decoration and patterns in Mitla walls, Oaxaca, Mexico.Mitla is the second most important archeological site in the state of Oaxaca

Mexican Landmarks
Facade at the Hall of the Columns at Mitla archaeological site in Oaxaca State, Mexico

Figures on a wall in Uxmal, YucatAan, Mexico.Image taken outdoors, daylight, no people in the image

Figures on a wall in Uxmal, YucatAan, Mexico.Image taken outdoors, daylight, no people in the image

Figures on a wall in Uxmal, YucatAan, Mexico.Image taken outdoors, daylight, no people in the image

Figures on a wall in Uxmal, YucatAan, Mexico.Image taken outdoors, daylight, no people in the image

Figures on a wall in Uxmal, YucatAan, Mexico.Image taken outdoors, daylight, no people in the image

Fretwork Or Lincustra Painting, Engraving 1882

Cottage City, 19th c. cottages, Oak Bluffs, Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts USA

Costume / Etruria
A man and woman of Etruria (Ancient Rome): he plays a double flute, she carries a dish of fruit

Children / Photo / 1870S
Baby wears an embroidered frock. The little girl wears trousers ornamented with tucks showing below the flounced skirt of her dress & leather shoes with a bar

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"Fretwork: A Timeless Artistry in Spain's Alhambra and Beyond" Step into the enchanting world of fretwork, where intricate patterns come to life through delicate craftsmanship. The Court of the Lions at the Alhambra in Granada, 1853, showcases this mesmerizing art form with its breathtaking display of colored lithographs. Each detail meticulously carved into wood tells a story of Spanish heritage. Travel back to the 16th century in Spain and discover a safe adorned with fretwork. Its ornate design exudes elegance and serves as a testament to the skillful hands that created it. Meanwhile, white flowers delicately arranged on an Easter card add a touch of grace and beauty. Intriguingly, even everyday objects can be transformed by fretwork. Imagine a wooden pocket-watch stand from late Victorian times (1890s), showcasing both functionality and artistic flair. Greetings cards featuring intricate fretwork designs capture hearts during special occasions. Fretwork extends beyond traditional mediums; it finds its way onto unique pieces like Anichino Corsi's votive offering made from coral and gold—an exquisite blend of materials resulting in an extraordinary work of art. Similarly, Leeds pottery presents us with a cruet set painted at their enamelling shop around 1770—a true masterpiece crafted on creamware. The fusion between different crafts is evident in Qianlong period's altar table—lacquered wood beautifully complemented by jade inlay (1736-95). This stunning piece exemplifies how fretwork seamlessly integrates with other forms of artistry. Witnessing craftsmen at work adds another layer to our appreciation for fretwork—their precision while using a fret cutter at Broadwood piano factory in London is truly awe-inspiring. Their dedication ensures that every piece produced is nothing short of perfection. Even festive celebrations are enhanced by this captivating technique; Victorian Christmas cards feature cottages made out of cork, mounted on die-cut trellises.