FABRIC WILDFLOWER SPECIMEN, Pink Enamel Orchid, Thelma Knox

H2016.89

Handcrafted botanically specific fabric wildflowers made of composite materials including organza, crepe paper, dusty pink florist's ribbon, pink nail polish, florist's wire, vilene, hobby wire, cotton wool and fabric dyes. This specimen depicts Elythranthera emarginata - Pink Enamel Orchid, small specimen with two glossy pink blossoms, green leaves and mounted on 6 layered pieces of polished stone.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2016.89
Accession Date: 17 Mar 2016
Acquisition Year: 2016

Material

Cotton Wool/Textile0 - Whole
Organza/Textile
Ribbon/Textile
Synthetic/Textile
Stone

Measurement

height64mm
length134mm
width110mm

 


 

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