Etsy Shop for TheAviary

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:32 -0500

$40.00
Black diorama box with glassed lid depicting Sir John Tenniel's Alice contemplating the Cheshire Cat, who perches in a model tree against a background pale blue homemade Indian paper framed by intricate black embossed strips. Text from Lewis Carrol's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' fills the clouds as well as lines the inner sides of the box. 6 ¼ x 8 ¼ x 2”.

No, It's Not Like Genera and Species

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:32 -0500

$30.00
Substantial iron and wooden three-dimensional frame is covered with mica orange homemade Indian paper and features a solitary bird against a background of subtly colored bird's eggs. A lone robin's egg rests in a drawer covered with text from Gregory Bateson's 'Steps to an Ecology of Mind.' 4 ¾ x 6 x 3”

Alice Encounters the Cheshire Cat

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:31 -0500

$40.00
This painted, glassed-in box depicts Sir John Tenniel's Alice and Cheshire Cat contemplating each other on a black and white checkerboard floor framed by intricate black embossed strips. The Cheshire Cat perches in one of a pair of model trees which are secured by evergreen homemade Indian paper. 7 ½ x 6 x 4 ¾”

Repression Was the Explanation

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:31 -0500

$25.00
This board book is covered with pale blue homemade Indian paper, from under which text subtly appears. Both outside and inside feature crowned mica orange birds against black and white backgrounds framed by intricate black embossed strips. Text throughout is from Gregory Bateson's 'Steps to an Ecology of Mind.' Black thread enclosure features a mica glass 'R' typewriter key. 5 x 5 x ¼”

But None of These Would be Stable

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:31 -0500

$20.00
This slide mailer is covered with lime green tissue paper, from under which dictionary text subtly appears. A pair of black embossed sparrows grace the front. The inside features, on the left, a lime green bird against a black and white floral background framed by intricate embossed copper strips; on the right, stamped and singed cardstock birds rest under glass against backgrounds of text. Text throughout is from Gregory Bateson's 'Steps to an Ecology of Mind.' 4 ¾ x 6”

I thought it would, said the Cat, and vanished again.

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:31 -0500

$35.00
The outside of the box is covered with ivory homemade Indian paper, under which text from Lewis Carrol's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' subtly peers through. Inside, Sir John Tenniel's Alice, March Hare, and Mad Hatter sit at a hand constructed, sage green floral cloth-covered table, on which a trio of metal plates with miniature Scrabble titles spelling 'EAT' rests. Tenniel's Cheshire Cat perches in a tree of wooden and homemade Indian papers; homemade Indian papers also cover the background and inner sides of the box. 9 x 7 ½ x 3 ¾”

Semiconfession Without Good Reason

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:31 -0500

$8.00
Watchmaker tin magnet containing a miniature collage featuring a scientific rendering of a bird, singed text, and quartet of black beads. Singed text from Gregory Bateson's 'Steps to an Ecology of Mind' lines the inside rim. 2” diameter x 7/8” deep.

To Establish Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:31 -0500

$8.00
Watchmaker tin magnet containing a miniature collage featuring a bird stamp against a scientific grid paper background with singed text and quartet of glass beads. Singed text from Gregory Bateson's 'Steps to an Ecology of Mind' lines the inside rim. 2” diameter x 7/8” deep.

Behavior

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:30 -0500

$5.00
Watchmaker tin magnet containing a miniature collage featuring a black bird against a background of singed text and homemade mica orange Indian paper. Black and white checkerboard paper bordered by intricate black embossed strips lines the inside rim. 1 ¼” diameter x ¾” deep.

Disappointment

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:30 -0500

$5.00
Watchmaker tin magnet containing a miniature collage featuring singed text, a pair of glass beads, and a blackbird against a black and white floral background. Mica orange homemade Indian paper lines the inside rim. 1 ¼” diameter x ¾” deep.

Her Inability to Continue

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:36:30 -0500

$15.00
Black and white floral paper and embossed metal brad cover the outside of this hand-constructed matchbox. The drawer, which is covered with singed text and pale blue homemade Indian paper and lined with intricate black embossed metal strips, opens by an embossed metal brass knob to reveal a bird-stamped 'Specimen' tag, pair of weather wooden beads, and antique 'Back Space' typewriter key. 2 ¾ x 3 ¾ x 1”.

Egg/Ego

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:52 -0500

$15.00
Bird's egg-adorned decoupage paper and embossed metal brad cover the outside of this hand-constructed matchbox. The drawer, which is covered with deep gold homemade Indian paper, opens by a metal brass knob to reveal a bird's nest. 2 ¾ x 3 ¾ x 1”.

Delusion and Student Suicide

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:52 -0500

$15.00
Intricately designed black and white paper covers the outside of this hand-constructed matchbox. The drawer, which is covered with mica orange homemade Indian paper and lined with intricate black embossed strips, opens by a black metal brad to reveal a text-covered card and 4 mica orange glass typewriter keys which spell out 'Hurt.' 2 ¾ x 3 ¾ x 1”.

Aviary

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:52 -0500

$15.00
Pale green and white floral paper, a citrus-colored bird, singed text, and an embossed brass metal brad cover the outside of this hand-constructed matchbox. The drawer, which is covered with brown homemade Indian paper, singed text, and picture of a bird's head, opens by a metal bronze knob to reveal a quartet of black beads and bird-stamped 'Specimen' tag. 2 ¾ x 3 ¾ x 1”.

Abnormalities of Mental Life

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:52 -0500

$15.00
Bird-adorned decoupage paper and singed text cover the outside of this hand-constructed matchbox. The drawer, which is covered with patina green homemade Indian paper and lined with ivory floral embossed flooring, opens by a metal brass knob to reveal a pair of marbles and trial lens. 2 ¾ x 3 ¾ x 1”.

Aviary

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:52 -0500

$30.00
Bracelet comprised of 6 ½” square silver metal links featuring subtly colored renderings of birds. 7 ½” total length.

Swallow-tailed Flycatcher

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:52 -0500

$20.00
1 x 3” silver slide holder frames a mini collage depicting a vintage rendering of a Swallow-tailed Flycatcher. The 24” silver ball chain may be shortened easily by trimming.

Affective Experience

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:52 -0500

$35.00
A crowned pale blue bird with plumage of text occupies this house covered with pumpkin orange homemade Indian paper. The roof, when removed, exposes an interior lined with black and white floral wallpaper and black and white checkerboard flooring framed by intricate black embossed strips. 5 ¾ x 10 ¼ x 4”.

I Can't Help It

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:52 -0500

$40.00
Black and white floral wallpaper and intricate black embossed strips adorn this hand-constructed house. Black and white checkerboard paper covers the floors of both the main story—which is occupied by Sir John Tenniel's Alice—as well as the attic—which is occupied by a silver metal sparrow. Embossed copper tin tiles adorn the roof, and the exterior is covered by pale blue homemade Indian paper, under which text from Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' peers through subtly. 5 ¼ x 4 x 6 ½”

Feelings and Attitudes

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:51 -0500

$45.00
19 miniature blackbirds perch on the exterior of this avocado green house, while a large green bird populates the black and white floral wallpapered interior. Intricate black embossed strips frame the black and white checkerboard flooring. 7 x 6 ½ x 8 ½”.

The Queen Smiled and Passed On

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:51 -0500

$7.00
Sturdy gift card holder depicts a silver metal crowned woman against a pale green and white polka-dotted background. A pouch on the back accommodates a gift card, offering a more personal touch to what can be an impersonal (though always welcome!) present.
2 ¾ x 4”.

Offering

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:51 -0500

$7.00
Sturdy gift card holder depicts a copper-crowned woman against a blue and pale brown floral background. A pouch on the back accommodates a gift card, offering a more personal touch to what can be an impersonal (though always welcome!) present. 2 ¾ x 4”.

Birthday Presents (sparrow)

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:51 -0500

$7.00
Sturdy gift card holder depicts a black embossed sparrow against a black and white floral background. A pouch on the back accommodates a gift card, offering a more personal touch to what can be an impersonal (though always welcome!) present. 2 ¾ x 4”.

Birthday Present (Kasbah)

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:51 -0500

$7.00
Sturdy gift card holder depicts a party-hatted girl against a background of copper and deep lavender. A pouch on the back accommodates a gift card, offering a more personal touch to what can be an impersonal (though always welcome!) present. 2 ¾ x 4”.

Birthday Presents (party hat)

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:51 -0500

$7.00
Sturdy gift card holder depicts a metal party-hatted woman against a background of dictionary text and pale blue homemade Indian paper. A pouch on the back accommodates a gift card, offering a more personal touch to what can be an impersonal (though always welcome!) present. 2 ¾ x 4”.

The Mad Hatter's Flight Through the Balloons

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:51 -0500

$30.00
Black diorama box with glassed lid depicting a reproduction of a vintage circus poster against a black and white checkerboard background framed by intricate black embossed strips; the black and white checkerboard paper also lines the inner four sides of the box. Underneath the poster stands a sole performer with metal arms and legs, Sir John Tenniel's Mad Hatter, costumed in a black and white striped shirt with pale blue buttons.
5 ¼ x 6 ¼ x ¾”.

The Flying Dillons

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:51 -0500

$35.00
Black diorama box with glassed lid depicting a reproduction of a vintage circus poster framed by intricate black embossed strips and vintage game with metal game spinner against a black and white checkerboard background; this pattern continues around the inner sides of the box. Eight colorful marbles rest on the bottom. 5 ¼ x 6 ¼ x 1 ¼”.

The Famous Clodoche Troupe

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:51 -0500

$40.00
Black diorama box with glassed lid featuring reproductions of vintage illustrations of circus performers against a black and white checkerboard background framed by intricate black embossed strips; the black and white checkerboard paper also lines the inner four sides of the box. The hand constructed tent is covered with deep red homemade Indian paper.
3 ¼ x 4 ¼ x ¾”.

Wonderful Performing Geese, Roosters, and Musical Donkeys

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:51 -0500

$35.00
Black diorama box with glassed lid depicting a reproduction of a vintage circus poster framed by intricate black embossed strips. Eight colorful glass marbles rest on a black and white checkerboard floor; this pattern continues around the remaining three inner sides of the box. 3 ¼ x 4 ¼ x ¾”.

Par Miss Stena

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:51 -0500

$20.00
Black diorama box with glassed lid depicting a reproduction of a vintage circus poster framed by intricate black embossed strips. Five colorful glass marbles rest on a black and white checkerboard floor; this pattern continues around the remaining three inner sides of the box. 3 ¼ x 4 ¼ x ¾”.

Later On You Will See the Picture