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The Naturalist: 1915
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 9:19pm.
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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.
Caged
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 12:57pm.
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 - 9:38am.
I thought a second bird had landed on her head!
Wash and wear
Submitted by gblawson on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 8:14am.
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 - 6:41am.
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 - 3:08am.
Dave, I do thoroughly enjoy your slightly warped sense of humor.
["Slightly"? Hmph. - Dave]
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