Smallsword. ca. 1750. Credit line: Gift of Jean Jacques Reubell, in memory of his mother, Julia C. Coster, and of his wife, Adeline E. Post, both of New York City, 1926 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/22943

🌼 Field book of western wild flowers London, C. [sic] P. Putnam’s Sons, 1915. Original source Image description: Illustration of the Indian Hyacinth lily (Triteleia grandiflora) from a 1915 field book. The plant features a tall, slender green stem topped with a cluster of delicate, tubular, pale purple flowers with six petals each. Two long, narrow green leaves extend from the base, resting close to the stem. The background is plain, and handwritten text below identifies the species. The style is detailed and botanical, capturing the plant’s structure and subtle color variations, intended for educational purposes.

“Neptune’s Daughter” by Detha Watson

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