Image above, 1. Smyrna blomfildia, Mexique; 2. Papilio polic; New York Public Library ID: 74797; Creator, Séguy, E. A.
I found this lavishly colored image of butterflies in an ornament and pattern collection in The New York Public Library archives. The library offers a vast online digital gallery with hundreds of thousands of images including, old textile designs, historical maps, vintage posters, rare prints and illustrated books. If you are looking for affordable yet interesting pieces for your walls, good quality matte prints can be ordered -- framed or unframed. Prices start at $30 per print, and available sizes are 8 x 10," 11 x 14," 16 x 20," and 20 x 30."
Taking inspiration from the Steven Gambrel-designed room below, you could search the Library's gallery for obscure botanicals that are unlike any you've seen before and order three large-scale prints.
Photograph above, William Waldron for Elle Decor, March 2005.
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10 comments:
hmmm! very intriguing tip! thanks, xp
Pheobe,
You're welcome!
Cheers,
Courtney
i am so excited to explore this! thanks for the tip!
Courtney,
This is an AMAZING resource! I can't wait to explore it further. The image you posted is beautiful.
Thanks, Laura
Laura, Frances,
I'm so glad this was helpful :)
Courtney
You never cease to amaze. I can't imagine how you discovered this!
May you have a blessed and happy Easter
Pink, Gypsy P,
Thanks for the kind words :)
Hi dear Courtney. I saved that page of the Steven Gambrel room in Elle Decor 2005. Isn't it stunning! Thanks for reminding me about it. You ALWAYS have the superb-est taste.
Merci Sylvie!
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