Monday, August 8, 2011

A Perfect Specimen

We watched the flight of a butterfly this weekend in Orient Village, NY. It almost seemed as if it flew just to show off it's beauty while catching the wind, like we pick the perfect suit and lay in the sun. No wonder they have captured our hearts for centuries...

Early 20th century mahogany specimen cabinet via Liveauctioneers

English emerald and diamond butterfly brooch circa 1870 via Sandra Cronan

Hardoy Butterfly chair, 1938

Vintage entomology collection via Modern 50

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