Figure descriptions
Symmetrical tailpiece with a bird’s nest at the centre. The nest contains three small
eggs. A thorny plant with leaves and
clusters of berries extends horizontally from both sides of the nest. 1/16 page.
A woman sits on an ornate garden bench holding a baby in her lap. She wears a floral
hat and a dress with a full skirt. A man
stands beside the bench, resting his elbow on the armrest. He looks down at the woman
and the baby. There is foliage behind them and
a plant near the woman’s feet. A croquet mallet lies in the grass. Full-page illustration
contained within a single-ruled
border.
