Borde Collection

Weevils and beetles
Weevils: Eudomychus striata 1, Calandra hemiptera 2, pleasing fungus beetle, Erotylus species 3, Chrysomela striata 4, Acalymma vittatum 5, Chrysomela arcuata 6 and Eumorphus marginata 7

Calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees
Title page with calligraphic title and vignette of beehive with bees. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Les Insectes, The Insects, Louis Janet, Paris, 1820

Porcelain vases, jardiniere, ashtray, figures, etc
Porcelain vases, jardiniere, ashtray, figures from Geo Rouards shop A la Paix, 30 avenue d Opera. Modeles de Geo Rouard A la Paix

Woman in long coat of chincilla fur with lampstand
Woman in long coat of chincilla fur, wide brimmed hat with feathers, fixing a lampstand. Grand manteau de chinchilla. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in a printed and embroidered sheath dress, velvet blouse and pearl belt. Fourreau crepe blanc brode et peint, blouse velours emeraude broche ponceau, ceinture de perles

Little girl in yellow dress as an imp or fairy. Un lutin. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Marie-Madeleine Franc-Nohain from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des

New hat designs by Mme. Marcelle Demay, Paris milliner, 1912
New hat designs by Mme. Marcelle Demay, Paris. Modeles de Mme. Marcelle Demay. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Charles Martin from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Scene in a fancy Paris restaurant, 1913
Scene in a fancy Paris restaurant with waiter in tails and women diners. From the menu to Restaurant Larue, 27 rue Royale

Sergeant major fish and pennant coralfish
Sergeant major fish, Abudefduf saxatilis 1, 2, and pennant coralfish, Heniochus acuminatus 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

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