Skeleton Leaves

Description

An exquisite Victorian cloth-bound book with embossed gilded cover detailing the craft of preparing skeleton leaves and phantom flowers. 96 pages, illustrated with several plates. Paired with a “Skeleton Leaves” stereoview card dated 1873.

A peculiar and popular pastime for Victorians, the craft of skeleton leaves entails removing the leaf tissue without damaging the intricately laced veins. Arranged together, the layers of diaphanous leaves create a remarkable effect, especially when seen in three dimensions through a stereopticon viewer.

Condition

Very good.

Measurements

Book 5 x 8 inches.
Stereoview 3.5 x 7 inches.

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