This antique educational plate from around 1900 depicts a number of coelenterates (cave animals), also known as nettles; group of invertebrates that are multifaceted symmetrical and have no skeleton. For example: jellyfish and sea anemone. We see a number of corals and sponges depicted.
At Studio Wunderkammer, we are captivated by the vintage atmosphere of the Wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosities. A room in which the wonders of the natural world were brought together. Think of a collection consisting of taxidermy, fossils, insects, flora, fauna and scientific instruments. Basically.. Read more…