Title
Galanthus nivalis L. (Snowdrop), c1903 -1915. Creator: Harold Drinkwater.
Caption
Galanthus nivalis L. (Snowdrop), c1903 -1915. Snowdrops were the symbol of Candlemas, the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary on February 2nd. Traditionally any woman who wanted to warn off a man would send him an envelope containing a few snowdrop blooms. Snowdrops are also symbols of death and mourning.
Date
1903
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images
Reference
HRM19F02_450
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
46,9Mb (2,5Mb) / 10,4in x 17,5in / 3130 x 5240 (300dpi)