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“Many haws, many snaws, many sloes, many cold toes.”

So there might be lots of sloe gin, but a cold, snowy winter is foretold.
Image: The Sloe Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker, 1926

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2022-09-28

An illustration of Apple Blossom and Little Golden-hearted Daisy. Though published in America, I wonder whether Cicely Mary Barker ever came across the work of Elizabeth Gordon and M. T. Ross, and was inspired to create her flower fairies.

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2022-09-25

🎨 by Cicely Mary Barker ("Elderberry Fairy")

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2022-09-13

flower fairy illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker

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2022-09-12

“The ripest fruit first falls...”
Richard II, Act 2, Sc 1

Image: The Crab-Apple Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker, 1926

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2022-09-11

The Alder Fairy, 1940, from Flower Fairies of the Trees, by Cicely Mary Barker, 1895-1973.

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The Alder Fairy, 1940, from Flower Fairies of the Trees, by Cicely Mary Barker, 1895-1973.

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Bookplate, Plantain and Moon-Daisy Summer Fairies, 1920s, by Cicely Mary Barker, 1895-1973.

"All through the beautiful sunshiny weather."

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2022-09-11

Bookplate, Plantain and Moon-Daisy Summer Fairies, 1920s, by Cicely Mary Barker, 1895-1973.

"All through the beautiful sunshiny weather."

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2022-09-11

In witches were believed to turn into hares after drinking the juice of the harebell. This juice, lore tells, also helped them to fly. Image: Cicely Mary Barker, 1925

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2022-09-07

Cicely Mary Barker (British illustrator) 1895 - 1973
The Fairies of the Summer - The Scarlet Pimpernel Fairy, ca. 1925. The Greater Knapweed Fairy, ca. 1925. The Heather Fairy, ca. 1925. The Harebell Fairy, ca. 1925

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2022-09-05

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This is where the little elves
Cuddle down to hide themselves;
Into fluffy beds they creep,
Say goodnight, and go to sleep.
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ーCicely Mary Barker
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🎨Cicely Mary Barker

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2022-09-04

Some autumnal, flower fairies for you to kick off the season...the great Cicely Mary Barker (1895-1973) knew her botany. She worked hard at flower & faerie lore & her brilliantly chosen details

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2022-09-02

at least post the original works? (by cicely mary barker) https://t.co/2UjgzCiQUA

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2022-08-25