The Butterfly Badge

Pickford Robert Waller British
 Relates to James McNeill Whistler American

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An admirer of James McNeill Whistler, the designer Waller here copies the latter's butterfly symbol transformed into a badge or pin. Inscriptions on a related drawing (1985.1165.181) indicate that the artist presented the ornament to Waller's wife at a private view to thank her for flowers.

The Butterfly Badge, Pickford Robert Waller (British, London 1849–1930 Bournemouth), Pen and brown ink and watercolor

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