“Flora and Fauna” contains highlights from JCSM’s growing collection of natural history prints donated by Sheila J. McCartney. While attending Rice University, McCartney acquired her first print, an owl, in recognition of the school mascot. Attracted to the detailed, hand-colored prints McCartney began collecting more prints of owls and other birds, as well as a few mammals and botanical prints. She would seek out rare book dealers and antique dealers while on business trips to San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia or travel to Europe. Through numerous relocations the primary goal was the safe passage for her artwork and rehanging in her new home. Regarding the display of these artworks McCartney recalls “The walls in my home were covered with these prints…I loved living with these magnificent pieces.”

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