Tinctoria Collection

Indigo or nil, Indigofera tinctoria. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Isatis tinctoria (woad or glastum)
Antique illustration of Isatis tinctoria (woad or glastum)

Five annuals including golden bartonia, Chinese carnation, and Chinese indigo plant
5855524 Five annuals including golden bartonia, Chinese carnation, and Chinese indigo plant.; (add.info.: Five annuals: golden bartonia (Bartonia aurea), Chinese carnation (Dianthus sinensis)

Roccella tinctoria, and Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica
5855067 Roccella tinctoria, and Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica; (add.info.: Roccella tinctoria, and Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica)

Dyer's woad, Isatis tinctoria
5855968 Dyer's woad, Isatis tinctoria; (add.info.: Dyer's woad, Isatis tinctoria. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Pink-flowered true indigo plant, Indigofera tinctoria
5856602 Pink-flowered true indigo plant, Indigofera tinctoria; (add.info.: Pink-flowered true indigo plant, Indigofera tinctoria. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J)

Saw-wort, Serratula tinctoria
5855775 Saw-wort, Serratula tinctoria; (add.info.: Saw-wort, Serratula tinctoria. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Dyer's broom, Genista tinctoria
5856086 Dyer's broom, Genista tinctoria; (add.info.: Dyer's broom, Genista tinctoria. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Golden marguerite or yellow chamomile, Cota tinctoria
5855779 Golden marguerite or yellow chamomile, Cota tinctoria; (add.info.: Golden marguerite or yellow chamomile, Cota tinctoria)

Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, Dracocephalum Melissa
5856608 Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, Dracocephalum Melissa; (add.info.: Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, and Dracocephalum Melissa. Dyers' crook carrier, purple ragwort and balm)

Antique botany illustration: Woad, Isatis tinctoria

Types of lichens (litho)
6013558 Types of lichens (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of lichens. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Dyers broom or dyers greenweed, Genista tinctoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1792

Dyers lichen or orchall, Roccella tinctoria (Lichen roccella). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1794

Dyers croton, Chrozophora tinctoria, and water forget-me-not, Myosotis scorpioides. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Woad species, Isatis tinctoria. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Dyers woad, Isatis tinctoria. Dyer s
Dyers woad, Isatis tinctoria, Pastel des Teinturers. Handcoloured steel engraving by L. Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Persian buttercup and Chinese indigo
Persian buttercup, Ranunculus asiaticus 1, and Chinese indigo, Persicaria tinctoria 2. Renoncule, Renouee. Handcoloured steel engraving from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d

Passionflower and dyers woad
Passionflower, Passiflora uraniae 1, and dyers woad, Isatis tinctoria 2. Passiflore, pastel. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d

Giant rhubarb, Gunnera tinctoria
Chilean or giant rhubarb, Gunnera tinctoria (Gunnera scabra). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Dyers broom, Genista tinctoria
Dyers broom or dyers greenweed, Genista tinctoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Woad, Isatis tinctoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Saw-wort, safflower and dyers broom
Saw-wort, Serratula tinctoria 1, safflower, Carthamus tinctorius 2, and dyers broom, Genista tinctoria 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Woad and dyers rocket
Woad or glastum, Isatis tinctoria 1, and dyers rocket, Reseda luteola 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar

Orchella weed or dyers weed, Roccella tinctoria

Black oak, Quercus velutina
Black oak, yellow-barked oak or quercitron, Quercus velutina (Quercus tinctoria). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Kamala tree, Mallotus philippensis (Rottlera tinctoria). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Guatamalan indigo and true indigo
Guatamalan indigo, Indigofera suffruticosa (a-c), and true indigo, Indigofera tinctoria (d-h). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr

Dyers alkanet, Alkanna tinctoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 734
Coleoptera: Trogosita mauritanica = Tenebroides mauritanicus [Plant: Isatis tinctoria (Woad)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 313
Hemiptera: Centrotus genistae = Gargara genistae (Broom Tree-hopper) [Plant: Genista tinctoria (Dyer?s Green-weed)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 183
Coleoptera: *Agonum austriacum (Cranch?s Agonum), probably = Agonum viridecupreum (a mainland-European species) [Plant: Serratula tinctoria (Common Saw-wort)] Date: 1824-39

INDIGO CULTIVATION 1871
A montage of engravings illustrating the cultivation of indigo. Date: 1871

PLANTS / ISATIS TINCTORIA
WOAD Date: early 20th century

Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria)
Antique illustration of Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria)

Picture No. 10755110
Dyer's greenweed (Genista tinctoria) Date:

Picture No. 10886643
Dyer's Alkanet - on dunes (Alkanna lehmanii = A. tinctoria) Date:

Picture No. 10885068
Valdivian Rainforest - dense roadside vegetation consisting of Chilean Gunnera / Chilean Rhubarb / Giant Rhubarb / Nalca / Panque ( Gunnera chilensis - Gunnera scabra)

Picture No. 10885067
Valdivian Rainforest - dense roadside vegetation consisting of fern and Chilean Gunnera / Chilean Rhubarb / Giant Rhubarb / Nalca / Panque (Gunnera chilensis - Gunnera scabra)

Garden varieties of Coreopsis Drummondii and C. Tinctoria Date: Early 20th Century

Plants / Isatis Tinctoria
Smallage, or Wild Celery

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"Tinctoria: Unveiling the Colors of Nature" Discover the fascinating world of tinctoria, where nature's vibrant hues come to life. From indigofera tinctoria to isatis tinctoria, this captivating journey will immerse you in a kaleidoscope of colors. Indigo or nil, Indigofera tinctoria, has long been cherished for its deep blue pigment. Used for centuries in textile dyeing, it holds a special place in history as one of the oldest natural dyes known to mankind. Step into the enchanting realm of woad or glastum with Isatis tinctoria. Antique botany illustrations depict this plant's delicate beauty and its significance as a source of blue dye during ancient times. Marvel at the intricate patterns created by various types of lichens (litho), showcasing their unique ability to produce vivid pigments that have captivated artists and scientists alike throughout history. A sprig of the indigo plant, Indigofera tinctoria, serves as a reminder that nature holds endless inspiration for creativity. Its leaves hold secrets waiting to be unlocked through experimentation and exploration. Dyers broom or dyers greenweed, Genista tinctoria, adds a burst of yellow to our palette. This versatile plant has been used by artisans for generations to create stunning golden hues on fabrics and fibers. Delve into the world of dyers lichen or orchall - Roccella tinctoria - where shades ranging from purple to red are extracted from these remarkable organisms. Their transformative powers have enchanted dyers since ancient times. Explore the wonders hidden within dyers croton - Chrozophora tinctoria - whose seeds contain rich pigments that can turn textiles into works of art. The possibilities are endless when we tap into nature's vast color palette.