A full set of 12 Flower Fairy Pictures woven by Cash's of Coventry for Danbury Mint based on the original pictures by Cecily Mary Barker in "The World of The Flower Fairies".
Since their first publication in 1923, Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies have enchanted both adults and children alike around the world. The botanically accurate drawings in the 170 original illustrations, coupled with the enchanting fairy images based on real children from Cicely’s sister’s nursery school, appeal to our innate sense of magic and wonder.
Flower Fairies™ are tiny creatures (the biggest is only 20cm tall) that live in the tree tops, marshes, forest floor, wayside and gardens. Wherever and whenever a seed sprouts, a Flower Fairy baby is born. Each Flower Fairy lives and sleeps in their chosen flower, plant or tree, and as this grows the fairy grows too.
Each and every Flower Fairy is in charge of looking after their flower or plant; keeping it strong and healthy by making sure it has plenty of sunshine and water to drink, sweeping away dead leaves, and polishing flowers and stems.
J & J Cash Ltd. was a Coventry-based textile manufacturer founded by Quaker brothers John and Joseph Cash in 1846. The company originated in the city's silk ribbon trade but survived its collapse by diversifying into woven nametapes, badges, and other textile products. Their Woven Silk Pictures are very collectable.
In 1997 when the pictures appear to have been approved by the estate of CMB for reproduction by Cashs the company was part of the Jones Stroud Group.
The Danbury Mint was founded in 1969 by Ted Stanley and Ralph Glendinning as a subsidiary of Glendinning Companies. Initially created to market a series of medals for the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the company, was a division of MBI. Inc , and expanded to produce a wide variety of collectibles like figurines, coins, ornaments, and jewelry. They are known for creating highly detailed and accurate collectibles, sometimes made by hand by craftsmen in England.
These pictures are approx 18.5cm x 14.75 x 1.5cm. They are mounted, framed and glazed. The frames appear to be wood with a bronze / gold paint cover. They have a gold tone inner ridge. The mounts are an olive green.
Each Picture has a label on the back with the name of the fairy and the matching poem. They also have hanging loops.
Pictures include:-
Crocus, Black Medick, Iris, Canterbury Bell. Fuchsia, Rose, Tulip, Snapdragon, Columbine, Cornflower Lavender, Polyanthus and Grape Hyacinth.
The Cash's Woven Silk Flower Fairy Picture Set from 1997, produced by Danbury Mint, features a collection of 12 small framed and glazed pictures depicting fairies in a nature-themed setting. The woven silk pictures, measuring 15cm in length and 18.5cm in height, showcase the intricate details and decorative style characteristic of British culture and fantasy themes. Originating from the West Midlands, this licensed reproduction set is a collectable item perfect for a girl's bedroom or nursery, adding a touch of mythology and artistry to any space.
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