Handcrafted botanically specific fabric wildflowers made of composite materials including white organza, crepe paper, vilene, hobby wire, florist's ribbon, florist wire, cotton wool, florist's tape, PVA glue and fabric dyes. This specimen depicts five types of Spider Orchids including: Caladenia arenicola - Carousel Spider Orchid (red and green), Caladenia ensata - Stumpy Spider Orchid (clubbed petals), Caladenia filifera - Blood Spider Orchid (red), Caladenia huegelii - Grand Spider Orchid (long fringe) and Caladenia pectinata - King Spider Orchid (green). The specimens are mounted in a large piece of natural timber.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H2016.81 |
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| Accession Date: | 16 Mar 2016 |
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| Acquisition Year: | 2016 |
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