Card 15, Pyrameis Tammeamea, from the Butterflies series (N183) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1888

This chromolithograph, part of the “Butterflies” series, depicts a woman with a butterfly as her wings. The woman is wearing a green bodice and a white skirt, and holds flowers in her hands. The butterfly is depicted in great detail, with intricate patterns and colors. The artwork is an example of the Victorian fascination with nature, particularly the intricate details and beauty of insects. The series was published in 1888 by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. and is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This card, featuring the butterfly Pyrameis Tammeamea, exemplifies the Victorian era's interest in natural history, scientific illustration, and artistic beauty.