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Basil and the melon plant...

MS Egerton 2020; The 'Carrara Herbal'; Italy, N. (Padua); between c. 1390 and 1404; ff.50v, 146r

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2021-03-20

... 35 popular heritage herbs and flowers, inspired by the original herbals in the British Library’s collection and illustrated with plates from Elizabeth Blackwell’s 'A Curious Herbal' (1737–1739).

For centuries people have relied on herbs and flowers for health and...

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2020-12-03

Another item exploring the theme of Hidden Nature is this from Elizabeth Blackwell's 'A Curious Herbal'. Read more about her fascinating story of how she created this hand drawn medicinal book. Find out more https://t.co/k0CAinWyFI

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2020-09-16

From country garden staples to re-emerging historical favourites, 'The Heritage Herbal' uses ancient herbal wisdom to show how herbs and plants can benefit your daily lifestyle, and teaches you how to hang, grow, eat and use the herbs and flowers we find in our gardens.

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2020-08-11

'The Heritage Herbal: Recipes and Remedies for Modern Living' is a contemporary guide to 35 popular heritage herbs and flowers, inspired by the original herbals in the British Library’s collection, illustrated with plates from Elizabeth Blackwell’s 'A Curious Herbal' (1737–1739).

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2020-08-11

Elizabeth Blackwell's 'A Curious Herbal' (1737) was an unprecedented enterprise for a woman of her time
To survive and pay her jailed husband's debts she produced this beautiful herbal; drawing, engraving and illustrating it single handedly

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2020-07-08

Elizabeth Blackwell’s A Curious Herbal' is our day 2020 choice. Produced between1737 to 1739 the book has an unusual story attached - Elizabeth only produced these beautiful plant illustrations to raise money to release her shady husband from debtor’s prison!

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2020-01-11

Beautiful Fox Glove from Elizabeth Blackwell's 'A Curious Herbal' (Rare Books, RB 633.88) She created it to raise money to secure her husband’s release from debtor’s prison. Find out more: https://t.co/IKkI584uXb

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2018-06-19

Chinese colour and ink on paper. Red Mountains by Wei Zixi

Some of the ancient Chinese pigments use natural plant ('herbal') or minerals ('stone') that are poisonous or toxic.

So, being an artist could be a rather dangerous career in the ancient times in China. :)

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2018-05-26

What are you growing for Here's an C18th of the sage plant from 'A Curious Herbal' (RB 633.88 BLA)

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2017-08-16