| "Concorde Construction Kit" |
| "The Spirit of Brooklands Marking 50 years since the cuttingedge aircraft first flew in 1969, Concordes iconic design and supersonic innovation captured the imagination of a generation. The AngloFrench plane flew commercially 19762003 and is, to this day, missed by many who dream of breaking the sound barrier. Build your own model with a challenging 265piece kit that recalls the original Mechanics Made Easy system (later becoming Meccano) patented by Frank Hornby in 1901."
Price: 24.99 |
| "Festive Fun Ephemera Jigsaw" |
| "A festive jigsaw decorated with a vibrant collage of early 20th century advertising, glass tree ornaments and Christmas ephemera; perfect for all the family to puzzle over during the Twelve Days of Christmas. From the collection of the Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising, London, the jigsaw includes details from early 20th century advertising for Tom Smith crackers, which captured the nostalgia of childhood excitement and Christmas fun."
Price: 13.99 |
| "Queen of Hearts" Croquet" |
| "Alice thought she had never seen such a curious croquetground in her life; it was all ridges and furrows; the balls were live hedgehogs, the mallets live flamingos, and the soldiers had to double themselves up and to stand on their hands and feet, to make the arches, Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1865. A most curious twist on traditional croquet, inspired by the nonsensical game played by the Queen of Hearts in Lewis Carrolls 1865 novel Alices Adventures in Wonderland. True to the book, the set includes four painted wooden flamingo mallets, each 82cm long with the heads attached, and four colourcoded wooden balls. With six plywood playing card markers on metal hoops and a start/finishing post for your curious course. Sure to delight players large and small, or "off with your head"!"
Price: 45 |
| "Butterfly Conservatory Jigsaw" |
| "A delightful jigsaw with an evocative illustration recalling the rising popularity of glasshouses, orangeries and winter gardens as exotic, indoor retreats in the 19th century. Joseph Paxton (180365), designer of Crystal Palace, created largescale glasshouses but, as materials and kitform technologies improved, smaller scale conservatories came within reach of the middle classes by the end of the 19th century. For example, the miniature, suburban estate of Sunnycroft in Shropshire included a fine glasshouse by Halliday & Co., 1899 once elegant and aspirational it is now, sadly, in need of conservation with the National Trust mounting an appeal for its restoration."
Price: 11.99 |
| "Music Dominoes" |
| "A musical version of a game thought to date back to China during the Song dynasty where it appears in "Former Events in Wulin" by Zhou Mi (12321298). The classic game was first played in Italy during the 18th century and the name "domino" is believed to be connected to monochromatic costumes work during the Venetian Carnival. The perfect gift for musicians and music lovers, our game of Music Dominoes updates the rectangular traditional tiles with musical notes. You may even wish to play out the random arrangements created in game!"
Price: 19.99 |
| "Pentandria Botanical Jigsaw" |
| "New York Botanical Garden With exquisite studies of primulas, lysimachia, cyclamen and gentian: reproducing Swiss scientist Johannes Gessners (170990) taxonomical illustration of Pentandria, a class of plant within the Linnaean system characterised by five stamens. From a plate illustrating Tabulae Phytographicae, published 17951804, in the collection of the New York Botanical Garden"s Mertz Library."
Price: 12.99 |
| "Luxury Finish Amaryllis Cards" |
| "The British Library Reproducing a botanical study of "Amaryllis psittacina" by George Cooke (17811834) from the plates for "The Botanical Cabinet", published 181733. With gold foiling to the border."
Price: 7.99 |
| "20 Motivational Poster Cards" |
| "Be inspired! Fun cards reproducing original posters from 1928, part of a series produced by UKfirm ParkerHolladay to inspire and motivate the British workforce. Each poster includes a peppy exhortation signed Bill Jones, a fictional character whose weekly sayings promoted the qualities for a sound work ethic. Made exclusively for Museum Selection. Made in Britain."
Price: 8.99 |
| "10 Flower Basket Print Cards" |
| "Vivid floral details from Number 14, a sheet of pictures printed in 1907 by the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshops). Founded in 1903 as a freethinking association of artists and artisans, over a thousand numbered postcards and images were produced, disseminating the Workshops avantgarde aesthetic at an affordable price. Produced exclusively for Museum Selection. Made in Britain."
Price: 6.99 |
| "3 Old Money Coin Cards" |
| "Delightfully nostalgic cards, bearing genuine coins from the predecimal era, which ended in Britain on 15th February 1971. Reproducing details from Edwardian and 1920s transport advertising ephemera. Cards include old pennies, a farthing and a half penny to send luck (or a portion of it!) to your loved ones throughout the year."
Price: 9.99 |
| "Winter Floral Christmas Cards" |
| "Christmas cards with delightful watercolour studies of hellebores, physalis, poinsettias and pine, painted by 20thcentury British artist Charles Barker. Reproduced on a handsome, textured board with a smart debossed frame. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 7.99 |
| "Red Illuminated Ribbon" |
| "Set of 3 ribbons lit by tiny LED lights. Wrap on trees, garlands or mantelpieces."
Price: 17.99 |
| "Gold Illuminated Ribbon" |
| "Set of 3 ribbons lit by tiny LED lights. Wrap on trees, garlands or mantelpieces."
Price: 17.99 |
| "Winter Woodblock Cards" |
| "The British Museum Japanese Ukiyoe woodblock prints became popular in the West in the 1860s as trade links grew, inspiring a fashion for Japonism; the typical use of flattened perspective, blocks of solid colour and strength of line in Japanese art went on to inform the New Artists of Art Nouveau and Impressionism, which sought a new approach to classical art. Reproducing mid19th century woodblock prints by masters Utagawa Hiroshige (17971858), Katsushika Hokusai (17601849), Kawase Hasui (18831957); alongside images by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (17971861), Utagawa Toyokuni (17691825), and Suzuki Harunobu (fl. c.172470)."
Price: 12.99 |
| "Mary Brown Winter Florals Cards" |
| "Christmas cards with sensitive watercolours of snowdrops and hellebores by artist Mary Brown (191287). Snowdrops are thought to symbolise hope, consolation and purity; hellebores or "Christmas Roses" are also associated with purity which has led to their association with St Agnes."
Price: 7.99 |
| "Woodland Gathering Cards" |
| "With iridescent glitter details, a lovely scene of birds from a finelypainted watercolour by 20th century artist Peggy Burton. Burton is noted for her childrens book illustrations for the Medici Society. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 7.99 |
| "Framed Church Views Cards" |
| "Reproducing charming illustrations by beloved English illustrator and author John Strickland Goodall (190896) from 195455 and 1961: the elaboratelydetailed frames hold views of c.1950s country churches and Victorian carol singers. His work typically captured nostalgic scenes of Victorian and Edwardian England in watercolours, including his An Edwardian Christmas, 1977. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 7.99 |
| "Sion Cottage in Snow Cards" |
| "Gifted to the Victoria and Albert Museum from the Pilgrim Trusts Recording Britain project, a delicate watercolour by Clifford Ellis (190785) of Sion Cottage, Sion Hill, Bath, 1943. The wartime Recording Britain scheme, led by Sir Kenneth Clark of the National Gallery, sought to employ artists to capture the changing face of the urban and rural landscape and to boost morale. Over 1500 works were created and touring exhibitions took the collection far and wide. The pictures now form a memorial to the war effort, and a unique record of their time. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 5.5 |
| "Deco Winter Style Cards" |
| "Sophisticated Winter sports fashion plates, capturing the Art Deco eras joie de vivre, irrepressible quest for speed and modern, thrillseeking spirit. Reproducing images by Léon Bénigni for Femina in December 1929, Madeleine Ruegg for "Gazette du Bon Ton", 19245, and Gordon Conway in "The Tatler", 1929. Made exclusively for Museum Selection"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Polar Creature Cards" |
| "Cards printed with an endearing collection of 20th century illustrations, including Polar Bear cubs by Cecil Aldin in "Zoo Babies", 1907 and a 1938 poster for D.N.L, Norways Midnight Sun Airwayairline; plus stylised 1950s designs by Esme Eve and Rosamund Martin. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 7.99 |
| "Father Christmas Sleigh Cards" |
| "Symbolising good cheer and feasting, the figure of Old Father Christmas became popular in the troubled aftermath of the English Civil War, representing a more peaceful era of goodwill. Having been, largely, forgotten after the Restoration of 1660, the Victorians revived this convivial personification of feasting and merrymaking; gradually becoming the bringer of gifts in the tradition of the American Santa Claus. A jovial collection of early 20th century images of Father Christmas. Reproducing original British, European and American Christmas cards from c.190020 and an image from a festive 1930s biscuit tin. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 9.99 |
| "Woodland Winter Cards" |
| "Bold portraits of woodland creatures; given a fresh, immediacy by the use of flattened perspective and a highly graphic style, recalling the influence of Japanese woodcuts. Includes closely observed studies by Margery Stephenson (b.1929) and Jean Gilder (fl.197080s). Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 7.99 |
| "Snowy Countryside Cards" |
| "Christmas cards reproducing seasonal landscapes from 196465 by popular Perthshire painter Donald Shannon (fl.195264). Known for his watercolours and gouache; he also illustrated many covers for "Scottish Field" magazine in the 1960s. Produced exclusively for Museum Selection. Made exclusively for Museum Selection"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Country Birds in Winter Cards" |
| "Reproducing exquisite paintings of birds by R.H. Stone from 195657 for The Medici Society, founded 1908. Includes Bullfinches, a Wren, Great Tit and robins. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 7.99 |
| "Winter Floral Spray Cards" |
| "Reproducing a scintillating still life of holly, mistletoe, hellebore, violets and winter jasmine from 1953 by renowned English painter Eliot Hodgkin (190587). Painted in tempera, the medium he favoured from the 1930s, Hodgkin was quoted in 1946: I try to show things exactly as they are, yet with some of their mystery and poetry, and as though seen for the first time. Produced exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 5.5 |
| "Penguins" Party Gift Tags" |
| "Stylised gift tags designs recalling the popularity of penguin motifs in the 1910s and 20s created by the national excitement surrounding the Heroic age of polar exploration, including Scotts Terra Nova and Shackletons Endurance and Quest expeditions to the Antarctic. Echoing the bold, linear style of earlier Art Deco prints, 1940s1950s designs by popular illustrators Esme Eve, Rosamund Martin and G. Rees combine to create a festive frozen scene. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 3.5 |
| "Floréal Trellis Gift Wrap" |
| "Gift wrap which reproduce elegant French wallpaper designs of climbing geraniums and stylised chrysanthemums. Created by Maison Martine, illustrated within "Modern Décor in Drapes and Fabric", 1930; and Floréal dessins & coloris nouveaux, by E.A. Seguy, c.1925. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 12.99 |
| "Floréal Trellis Gift Tags" |
| "Gift tags which reproduce elegant French wallpaper designs of climbing geraniums and stylised chrysanthemums. Created by Maison Martine, illustrated within "Modern Décor in Drapes and Fabric", 1930; and Floréal dessins & coloris nouveaux, by E.A. Seguy, c.1925. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 3.5 |
| "Banded Agate Pen" |
| "A smart, 14cm long rollerball pen decorated with a banded agate detail. The decoration echoes the goldmounted propelling pencils, rulers and letter openers created from banded agate and nephrite; made by Russian jeweller Fabergé by such masters as Feodor Afanassiev, c.1900."
Price: 12.99 |
| "20 Sheets Spring Countryside Gift Wrap" |
| "Click here to save when you buy both Painterly wrapping paper blending Springtime details of rabbits, birds nests and dainty spring flowers, including daffodils, crocus, forgetmenots and primroses. Reproducing a c.1920s illustration of rabbits and blue tits by popular British artist Margaret W. Tarrant (18881959), and a watercolour of a nest with speckled sparrows eggs by contemporary painter Fiona Owen. Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 12.99 |
| "20 Cottage Garden Gift Tags" |
| "Click here to save when you buy both There is always in February some one day...when one smells the yet distant, but surely coming, summer", Gertrude Jekyll (18431932). Recalling the romantic, billowing borders popularised by the doyenne of Cottage Garden planting, Gertrude Jekyll (18431932), a floriferous collection of, mainly, 19th century botanical details including auriculas, anemones, violets, roses and campanulas. Includes 19th century illustrations from Cassell"s "Popular Gardening" and John Edward Sowerby"s "English Botany". Made exclusively for Museum Selection."
Price: 3.5 |
