The British Museum
Elegant Christmas cards reproducing the botanical art of Mary Delany (1700–88), who, at the age of 72 began creating exquisitely-detailed paper-cut col...
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Elegant Christmas cards reproducing the botanical art of Mary Delany (1700–88), who, at the age of 72 began creating exquisitely-detailed paper-cut col...
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Description
The British Museum
Elegant Christmas cards reproducing the botanical art of Mary Delany (1700–88), who, at the age of 72 began creating exquisitely-detailed paper-cut collages from coloured paper, all set against her signature black-ink backgrounds. Showcasing four winter foliage-designs: Ilex Aquifolium (Holly), c.1775, Helleborus Niger (Christmas Rose), c.1772-82, Viscum Album (White Mistletoe), c.1776, and Taxus Baccata (Yew), c.1776. Delany created an astonishing 985 collages – or ‘paper moasicks’, as she called them. The collages were bequeathed to The British Museum by her descendent Lady Llanover in 1895. Presented with envelopes in a convenient storage wallet, the artistry and intricacy of the images will delight green-fingered loved ones with favourite winter blooms and foliage forms.
Elegant Christmas cards reproducing the botanical art of Mary Delany (1700–88), who, at the age of 72 began creating exquisitely-detailed paper-cut collages from coloured paper, all set against her signature black-ink backgrounds. Showcasing four winter foliage-designs: Ilex Aquifolium (Holly), c.1775, Helleborus Niger (Christmas Rose), c.1772-82, Viscum Album (White Mistletoe), c.1776, and Taxus Baccata (Yew), c.1776. Delany created an astonishing 985 collages – or ‘paper moasicks’, as she called them. The collages were bequeathed to The British Museum by her descendent Lady Llanover in 1895. Presented with envelopes in a convenient storage wallet, the artistry and intricacy of the images will delight green-fingered loved ones with favourite winter blooms and foliage forms.
Size & Additional Information
20 cards, 4 designs
14 x 9cm
Printed inside ‘Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year’
Envelopes included
Cardboard wallet 15 x 10 x 3.5cm
Printed in Britain
FSC accredited card, plastic-free packaging
Cards and envelopes can be recycled
14 x 9cm
Printed inside ‘Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year’
Envelopes included
Cardboard wallet 15 x 10 x 3.5cm
Printed in Britain
FSC accredited card, plastic-free packaging
Cards and envelopes can be recycled
DELIVERY & RETURNS
Reviews
Overall product rating 5/5
By Mr Steven Weeds-Otter
11 November 2026
GBR
Service Rating:
Look very nice. Great quality and realistic price
04 November 2026
Service Rating:
There are 20 cards in the pack, with four different, attractive, winter foliage designs on a distinctive black background. Presented in a neat box and complete with envelopes, the cards have a simple greeting printed inside. They are festive, but different!
By Ms Ruth Webb
03 November 2026
GBR
Service Rating:
These are a perfect size for overseas mail, and seasonal rather than religious, which can be very useful when writing to non-Christians over the festive season.
By Mr David Wilson
30 October 2026
GBR
Service Rating:
Very nice exactly as advertised
29 October 2026
Service Rating:
Excellent value. They’re plain, simple but a bit different
25 October 2026
Service Rating:
Stand out design
By Mr Claude Keith
25 September 2026
Service Rating:
These are really delightful cards and suitable for not judt Christmas and winter but year round.
