Bee Collection (#11)

Selection of jewellery and weapons from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet
694817 Selection of jewellery and weapons from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230, 161328 and 672314) by Merovingian (5th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Le Grand Liseron Violet (Convovlus), c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618100 Le Grand Liseron Violet (Convovlus), c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Insects
LLM462368 Insects by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects. Illustration for Cassells Natural History (1884).); © Look and Learn

Owen, engraver, trade card (engraving)
731571 Owen, engraver, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owen, engraver, trade card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c. 1770 (engraving) (see also 746839)
746836 Beekeeping, from Dictionary of Sciences, c.1770 (engraving) (see also 746839) by Diderot, Denis (1713-84); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Girl watching bee in the garden (chromolitho)
2811582 Girl watching bee in the garden (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl watching bee in the garden)

Comic postcard, Boy and girl, birds and bees Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Chauffeur buying petrol Date: 20th century

Insects (chromolitho)
3104676 Insects (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects. Victorian scrap.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Comic postcard, Little girl up a tree Date: 20th century

Dancers around the world, 1929 1-2
Dancers around the world, 1929 1/2 - Georgia Graves, an American dancer appearing at the Folies Bergere, Paris (top left), Angna Enters, who has appeared in Europe (top right)

Photograph of Busy Bee PH, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1913

How Doth the Little Busy Bee by John Hassall
A Study of Young Life by John Hassall. The picture, signed Dallinghoo, 1904, pictures his three eldest children, Dorothy, Ian and Isabel, watching beehives at the rectory of Dallinghoo, Suffolk

"Little sister", cried George... "Look at the whole earth"
1219032 " Little sister", cried GeorgeA..." Look at the whole earth" (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

As soon as the candle was blown out, they slipped out of bed
1219031 As soon as the candle was blown out, they slipped out of bed, like little ghosts and kissed each other (colour litho) by Robinson

They rushed at me buzzing and humming and tried to sting
IL274554 They rushed at me buzzing and humming and tried to sting, illustration from The Mischievious Mousie Book, published by Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1920s (colour litho) by Anderson

Woman in a garden scared by a bee, 1913
Woman in a garden scared by a bee. She wears a dress by Paul Poiret in blue wool crepe, with white fichu and cuffs. Petite robe de jardin par Poiret en crepe de laine bleu

Woman in linen dress looking at herself in the mirror. Robe de linon de fil. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Adrien Etienne Drian from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des

The Four Seasons: Summer (oil on board)
SIM110776 The Four Seasons: Summer (oil on board) by Kinnaird, Frederick Gerald (fl.1864-1881); 17.7x15.2 cm; Private Collection; eJulian Simon Fine Art Ltd; English, out of copyright

Beekeepers, plate 83 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium
STC161125 Beekeepers, plate 83 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish) engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628)

Silhouette, Girl and Beehive. 1926

Still life of Flowers in a Vase
RAF63515 Still life of Flowers in a Vase by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Letter A like Angel, Bee and Album. A protective angel near a child sleeping in a cradle
DUV4200760 Letter A like Angel, Bee and Album. A protective angel near a child sleeping in a cradle. Small encyclopedic alphabet. Imaging of Epinal, circa 1860

The Respiratory Apparatus of the Bee, Magnified (engraving)
5224651 The Respiratory Apparatus of the Bee, Magnified (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Respiratory Apparatus of the Bee, Magnified)

Bienentraube, Schwarm (chromolitho)
5211239 Bienentraube, Schwarm (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bienentraube, Schwarm)

Tulip and bee, 18th century (watercolour drawing)
986464 Tulip and bee, 18th century (watercolour drawing) by German School, (18th century); 29.3x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulip and bee. From a Flower Album)

Red, Blue, and White Lotus, of Hindostan, 1781 (hand-coloured engraving)
986311 Red, Blue, and White Lotus, of Hindostan, 1781 (hand-coloured engraving) by Forbes, James (1749-1819); 33.6x27.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Red, Blue, and White Lotus, of Hindostan)

Swag of grapes, peaches, plums and cherries with a snail in a stone niche with a bunch of
CH448344 Swag of grapes, peaches, plums and cherries with a snail in a stone niche with a bunch of apricots and bee on a ledge, 1666 (oil on canvas) by Gelder

At the Hives (engraving)
6010556 At the Hives (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Hives. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1877).); © Look and Learn

The bees that bought the pig (engraving)
5998380 The bees that bought the pig (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bees that bought the pig)

Are the Bees Alive? (colour litho)
6013936 Are the Bees Alive? (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Are the Bees Alive)

Yes!! (colour litho)
6013932 Yes!! (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yes!! Illustration for Jumbos Fun Book illustrated by Harry B Neilson (Blackie)

The honey bees (engraving)
6007179 The honey bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The honey bees. Illustration for Our Picture Book (S W Partridge)

1932 Gee Bee Model R Racer Aircraft - in which Mr James Doolittle won the Thompson Trophy at a speed of 252.6 mph - built by Messrs

And golden honey from the hive, by Minnie Asprey. circa 1918

Nova 2644 fol. 94v Beehives, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142937 Nova 2644 fol.94v Beehives, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Coat of Arms of the French Empire, design for a tapestry, 1808 (oil on canvas)
XIR192100 Coat of Arms of the French Empire, design for a tapestry, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Saint-Ange-Desmaisons, Louis (1780-1831) (after); Mobilier National, Paris

Bee Jackson doing her Charleston dance in Playtime at the Piccadilly ca Date: 1925

Common Humble Bees (Bombus terrestris) -- male, large female, and worker. Date: 1843

Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, and hive
Western honey bee or European honey bee, Apis mellifera (Apis mellifica). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Tatar Man of Kazan with a beehive, from Encyclopedie des Voyages, engraved by J
CHT252559 Tatar Man of Kazan with a beehive, from Encyclopedie des Voyages, engraved by J. Laroque, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Sand bee parasite, Stylops melittae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare, or little known animal subjects, London, 1804

Mining bee, Andrena nigroaenea (Melitta nigro-aenea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Red-tailed bumblebee, Bombus lapidarius (Apis flavicollis) on a thistle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

Bee orchid, Ophrys apifera. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German
CHT307403 The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German treatise on medicines published in Strasbourg in 1573 (coloured woodcut) by German School

Cockroach, bee and cerambyx beetle
American cockroach, Blatta americana, common black cockroach, Blatta orientalis, bumble bee, Bombylius major, early humble bee, Bombylius medius, and leathery cerambyx beetle, Cerambyx coriarius

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"Bee: Nature's Master Architect and Pollinator Extraordinaire" In the intricate world of bees, honeycombs serve as their bustling metropolises. Honey bees (Apis mellifera) diligently construct these hexagonal wonders to store their precious golden nectar - honey. As we explore a cross-section of this mesmerizing structure, we witness the life cycle of these remarkable creatures. United States Naval Construction Battalions, affectionately known as Seabees, may share their name with our buzzing friends but are far from related. However, both embody resilience and industriousness in their respective domains. Delving deeper into the bee's realm reveals its internal anatomy - a fascinating cross-section showcasing the intricacies of its body design. From delicate wings to tiny legs and antennae that guide them through nature's labyrinthine landscapes, every detail serves a purpose in sustaining their existence. Shakespeare himself recognized the significance of bees in his works; Pauline Baynes' enchanting illustrations bring Shakespeare's Bees to life on paper, capturing the essence of these diligent workers amidst blossoming flowers. As springtime arrives, bees emerge from hibernation to embark on an essential mission – pollination. With unwavering dedication, they flit from flower to flower, ensuring plants thrive and ecosystems flourish. One captivating scene depicts a swarm settling at Victoria Street's bomb site—a testament to nature's ability to find beauty even amid destruction. These resilient insects remind us that life can persist against all odds. Beyond traditional flora lies Ophrys apifera or bee orchid—an exquisite species mimicking our beloved pollinators' appearance. Its petals resemble miniature winged visitors paying homage to the vital role played by bees in maintaining biodiversity. Finally, we encounter an iconic image from 1926—a beehive brimming with activity—symbolizing harmony between humans and nature as we reap the sweet rewards bestowed upon us by these diligent creatures.