Plant Structures Collection

Smoking cap, c. 1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk)
3084444 Smoking cap, c.1880 (embroidered velvet lined with machine-quilted silk) by English School, (19th century); 6.5x19 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper)
2972989 Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Tea caddy, c. 1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc
3084508 Tea caddy, c.1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc and velvet lined compartments and containing a cut glass bowl) by English School

Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery)
3084421 Side chair, c.1685 (beech & upholstery) by English School, (17th century); 103.5x52x42.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork)
3084417 Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 46.5x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Oil lamp, 1885 (brass, glazed earthenware & glass)
2972951 Oil lamp, 1885 (brass, glazed earthenware & glass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084482 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)
3084468 Footstool, c.1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 24x24 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Dish, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084456 Dish, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 26.7x8.4 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Glazed stoneware oval dish with a scalloped rim)

Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic)
2972982 Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic) by Italian School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) plate

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084479 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

A set of custard pots on a tray, c. 1780s-90s (pearlware)
3084477 A set of custard pots on a tray, c.1780s-90s (pearlware) by English School, (18th century); each: 8.5x5.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94
3084474 Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School

Dish, c. 1700-20 (glazed porcelain)
3084465 Dish, c.1700-20 (glazed porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); diam: 22.9 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: made in Fujian, China c.1700-1720)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (textile & paper)
2972987 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (textile & paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain)
2972939 Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Toy mirror, brush and comb, c. 1860 (carved mahogany with inlaid wood and glass)
3084412 Toy mirror, brush and comb, c.1860 (carved mahogany with inlaid wood and glass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fire screen panel, c. 1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing)
3084402 Fire screen panel, c.1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing) by English School, (19th century); 45x45 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)
3084441 Vase, c.1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel) by German School; height: 23 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)
3084439 Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper) by English School, (19th century); 26x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Cream jug, c. 1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain)
3084481 Cream jug, c.1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain) by English School, (19th century); 5.5x12.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Cream jug in Aesthetic style)

Page from Illustrated Catalogue of Wire Goods, 1887 (litho)
3084410 Page from Illustrated Catalogue of Wire Goods, 1887 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 27.7x21.9 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: S)

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"Exploring the Intricate Beauty of Plant Structures: A Journey Through Time" Step into a world where artistry and craftsmanship intertwine with nature's wonders. From delicate embroidery to exquisite carvings, these plant structures captivate our senses and transport us to different eras. Take, for instance, the smoking cap from c. 1880 - an embroidered velvet masterpiece lined with machine-quilted silk. Its intricate patterns mimic the mesmerizing complexity found in plants themselves. Flipping through pages from a sample book dating back to 1890-1895 reveals a fusion of textile and paper that showcases various plant-inspired designs. Each page tells a story of creativity and innovation. A tea caddy carved around 1860 catches our eye with its incised wooden exterior adorned by zinc accents resembling leaves and branches. This piece is not just functional but also an ode to nature's beauty. Imagine sitting on a side chair crafted in c. 1685, made from beech wood upholstered in fabrics depicting lush botanical scenes. It transports you back to an era when bringing elements of nature indoors was considered both fashionable and sophisticated. The cushion cover from 1850-80 showcases Berlin woolwork at its finest – vibrant threads meticulously woven together to create stunning floral motifs that breathe life into any space they adorn. An oil lamp crafted in 1885 combines brass, glazed earthenware, and glass seamlessly – reminiscent of how plants harmoniously blend different elements for their survival. Once again flipping through pages from another sample book (1890-95), we encounter pen & ink illustrations alongside textiles on paper – showcasing how artists drew inspiration from plant structures to create breathtaking designs. Rest your feet on a footstool dating back to c. 1850; its wooden frame embellished with brass accents complements the Berlin woolwork upholstery beautifully – merging functionality with artistic expression inspired by flora.