The Naturalist: 1915

Submitted by Dave on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 8:19pm.

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Washington, D.C., circa 1915. "Child with birdcage." A budding Audubon with her notes. Or maybe a recipe. Harris & Ewing glass negative. View full size.

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Caged

Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 11:57am.

Two birds in a gilded cage.

[Or is it ... three?? - Dave]

Is that a bow?

Submitted by T.U.M. on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 8:38am.

I thought a second bird had landed on her head!

Wash and wear

Submitted by gblawson on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 7:14am.

Now there is an hour's worth of starching and ironing... right down to the hair bow!

Delicious

Submitted by Tea on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 5:41am.

Oh, man, I love that bird cage; it's essentially a cake stand with a wire top. (So maybe it IS a cookbook she's holding.)

Or Maybe a Recipe

Submitted by The Wingman on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 2:08am.

Dave, I do thoroughly enjoy your slightly warped sense of humor.

["Slightly"? Hmph. - Dave]

Beautiful

Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 10:41pm.

I love the serious look on her face.

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