Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side:Illustration by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt, featuring ‘hedgehog’ in various languages. The word 'hedgehog' was first used i...

Text on the reverse side: The name ‘scrooge’ has become another word for a miser in the English language. ‘Bah! Humbug!’ has come to express that ...

Text on the reverse side:The iconic novella was highly influential in reviving Christmas and reinventing how the season is celebrated. Celebrations...

Text on the reverse side: A part of an album including 326 paintings, this piece was painted by Shaikh Zain al-Din. Although the painter was train...

Text on the reverse side:Bats have sometimes been called “Guardians of the Night”. They symbolise the underworld but also rebirth and return to lif...

Text on the reverse side: In traditional Chinese painting, subjects such as flowers are often depicted against a simple empty background. The purp...

Text on the reverse side: The pouf was hard to wear. Combined with the large dresses that were in fashion at the time, ladies had trouble entering...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Welsh adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ca...

Text on the reverse side: Charles Dickens (1812-1870) wrote his first novel 'The Pickwick Papers' in 1836 aged just 24. Throughout his life he wro...

Text on the reverse side:The traditional symbol of peace, the rainbow, is held by the queen. The inscription reads "Non sine sole iris" meaning "No...

Text on the reverse side:Le Chat Noir, or The Black Cat, was an entertainment venue in Paris in the 19th century, located in the artistic locale of...

Text on the reverse side:Among the aristocracy of 17th century France, dessert was known as “le fruit” because it usually consisted of a collection...

Text on the reverse side:Most butterflies fly during the day, whereas most moths fly at night except for a few specific species that also fly durin...

Text on the reverse side:Did you know that butterfly wings are actually transparent? They are made up of thin layers of protein, like exoskeletons....

Text on the reverse side: This design is attributed to a bound collection of drawings known as the Hokusai School Sketchbook. Though best known fo...

Text on the reverse side:Nandina, is also called the heavenly bamboo taking its name from its bamboo-like branches. They can often be seen in Japan...

Text on the reverse side:French portrait painter, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842) portrays Emma, also known as Lady Hamilton, performing the da...

Text on the reverse side:English painter, William Holman Hunt (1827-1910), wrote in the Royal Academy Exhibition catalogue that “the scene was pain...

Text on the reverse side:British painter, Edward John Gregory (1850-1909), born in Southampton, studied at South Kensington Art School and briefly ...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary yellow adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which c...

Text on the reverse side: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represent...

Text on the reverse side: The rose is often depicted in reference to the Tudor monarchy, represented in the form of the Tudor rose. The flower is ...

Text on the reverse side:Ichikawa Sadanji playing the role of Sato Tadanobu who was a samurai, and also a follower of warlord Minamoto no Yoshitsun...

Text on the reverse side:Visiting Rouen in 1896, Pissarro wrote of the "motif of the iron bridge on a rainy day, with much traffic, carriages, pede...

Text on the reverse side:One of the main characters of the epic tale of the 47 Ronin, Horibe Yasubei was revered for his skill and ability with the...

Text on the reverse side:Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of l...

Text on the reverse side:Moon viewing is one of the most celebrated events during autumn in Japan. The moon is said to embody all the positive aspe...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms is enjoyed by many in Japan, but only for a short period every year, reminding us to ful...

Text on the reverse side:These auspicious plants are known as the Three Friends of Winter. Due to them not withering, when shown together they symb...

Text on the reverse side:55m in height, the horse figure on the Salisbury Plain is the oldest of several white horses that can be found in Wiltshir...

Text on the reverse side:Made during the Qing dynasty in the 18th Century, the embroidery is full of auspicious birds and plants, from the peace br...

Text on the reverse side:All UK passports are issued in His or Her Majesty’s name - a document which gives permission for citizens to travel. Unkno...

Text on the reverse side:The camellia, popular among samurai, was a symbol of a noble death. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneer...

Text on the reverse side:The iris, from the Greek word for ‘rainbow’, symbolises hope and wisdom. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pi...

Text on the reverse side:Peonies are a symbol of bravery, honour and good fortune. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) is renowned for his pioneering work i...

Text on the reverse side:Woodpeckers are appreciated as a symbol of resourcefulness, flair and wisdom. Notorious builders, they awaken one's creati...