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Presentation Quilt, 1847-50 by Mary Heidenroder Simon.
In earlier centuries quilts were to mark important events. People would save up material from just about any source and incorporate into their work, so often a favorite shirt or dress would have a second life.
Jewel Box, c. 1900 by Archibald Knox.
Knox used Celtic designs as influence for the line of precious metal products he designed for the famous Liberty & Co. department store in London. His line was introduced in 1903.
Teco Vase, early 20th century, Terra Cotta Tile Works - Teco.
Teco's matte finishes and organic shapes have become synonymous with the Prairie School movement. Frank Lloyd Wright had them produce some of his designs.
Frontispiece for Goblin Market, 1933 by Arthur Rackham.
Rackham's illustrations for Christina Rossetti's poem are full of the detail that make his artwork popular with young and old, alike.
Cuckoo Flower, 1910 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasglow, Scotland.
Mackintosh's interest in plants began at a young age and continued throughout his life. Although he is most famous as an architect, his talent in painting watercolors should also be appreciated.
"Art is the flower-life is the green leaf. Let every artist strive to make his flower a beautiful living thing - something that will convince the world that there may be - there are - things more precious - more beautiful - more lasting than life."
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 'Seemliness,' 1902.
Photo via Worthpoint
Writing Cabinet, 1898-99 by C.R. Ashbee
Charles Robert Ashbee was a talented cabinet maker as well as an architect and jewelry maker. He was a follower of the Arts & Crafts movement and even tried to establish a handicraft colony, but it unfortunately failed.
Sugar Bowl C.R. Ashbee