Metaphysical Boundaries

Brooch, gold, opal, and enamel (ca. 1900) Herman Marcus (American, 1828–1899) and his firm, Marcus and Co., crafted this Egyptian Revival piece during a period of intense interest in ancient treasures. The brooch features a large white opal set in a gold frame adorned with a scarab at the top, Egyptian figures on each side, and a stylized ibis below.

Evening Dress

c. 1929-1933

"A sea-green, crinkled rayon dress made by Mrs. Lilian Lipley who owned a small dressmaking business in Roman Road from 1922 to c. 1934 employing 8-10 local women and making for local clients. The dress is sleeveless with small asymmmetric gathering at bust to produce v-shaped neckline. The dress is cut in panels on the bias and, due to the fabric, is incredibly figure-hugging."

Black Lace Gown

c. 1905

Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus), family Cacatuidae, order Psittaciformes, Australia

Green Broadbill (Calyptomena viridis), family Calyptomenidae, order Passeriformes, found on the Malay Peninsula and northern Indonesia

Brooch

c. 1832

Gold, enamel, hair

Golden-bellied Starfrontlet (Coeligena bonapartei) male, family Trochilidae, order Apodiformes, endemic to Colombia

1930 Silk gala dress by unknown designer & shoes by Hook Knowles & Co. Ld.

Chestnut-colored Woodpecker (Celeus castaneus), male, family Picidae, order Piciformes, Costa Rica

Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus), juvenile, family Scincidae, Central TX, USA