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Ilex aquifolium L. (Common Holly), c1870-1920. Creator: Harold Drinkwater.

Ilex aquifolium L. (Common Holly), c1870-1920. Creator: Harold Drinkwater.

2-701-673 - © National Museum of Wales/Heritage-Images

Ilex aquifolium L. (Common Holly), c1870-1920. Being a common native evergreen tree, there are many traditions based on the holly. A sprig of holly protects the home against witches and house goblins. Its green leaves and red berries were a fertility symbol.

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Creator
  1. Harold Drinkwater, attributed to: English: Physician
Medium
  1. Watercolour
Picture Type
  1. Still life
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Science & Nature Plant Life

Religion & Belief Other

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4785x3508
File Size : 49,178kb

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  1. DZ000114
  1. 20.281.66
  1. 0840000504
  1. 2-701-673
  1. 2701673
  1. DZ000114

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