Friday, September 23, 2011

More 1917 bird illustrations

More vintage bird illustrations from The Nature Library, first published in 1917 with illustrations by R.E. Todhunter.

Cardinals
(female on left, male on right)


Tree Swallows
(male on branch, female flying)


Swallows


Cedar Waxwing

Coming soon: more birds, more vintage ladies, and some vintage butterfly illustrations.
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5 comments:

  1. LeslieSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Thanks for the great cardinal image! I also like the cedar waxwing (great name, huh?) and the swallows with the house in the background. I've got a bunch of personal images that I'll begin sharing. Just haven't yet due to being too lazy to get them scanned and posted.

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  2. BonnieSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I'm glad you liked these, Leslie. I'll look forward to seeing your images when you post them!

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  3. crazycancaOctober 6, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    "Thanks so much for posting all these pictures!
    I'm so glad I found your blog and i'll try to use your photos in my art journal, if you permit me!
    Bianca from Italy

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  4. BonnieOctober 6, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Bianca, I'm glad you found my blog, too -- and it would make me happy for you to use the images in your journal!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    re: Cardinals

    Male on left (the red one), female on right (the brown one).

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