Original Cabinet Card - CC031 The Fateful Entomological Cotillion

Bug Ladies

Miss Thistlethorpe and Miss Bramblebottom were not technically sisters, but rather bonded by pheromonal oath in the Great Garden Gala of 1883. Born from the noble Hive of Pratt, Kansas, these two made quite a name for themselves on the Victorian debutante circuit—elegant, mysterious, and always politely declining cucumber sandwiches.

Their social calendar was abuzz (pun absolutely intended), filled with moonlit strolls through botanical conservatories and the occasional whispered diplomacy between insect factions. No one dared question their origins, lest they awaken The Queen.

They spoke rarely, but when they did, their voices sounded like wind through dry leaves and were always in perfect unison. Rumors claimed they could read minds, lay hexes, or pollinate envy itself—but most agreed they were simply too fashionable to question.

This portrait was taken on the eve of the Entomological Cotillion, shortly before they vanished in a burst of pollen and the scent of violets. Only their gloves remained… and one impeccably carved leaf brooch, still warm to the touch.

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Colin Batty is an artist from Manchester, UK. He has worked on countless cool projects including Tim Burton's, Mars Attacks, the Oscar nominated short, The Sandman, Eddie Murphy's, The PJ's and many, many more. Colin has contributed to Freakybuttrue for many years and graces this site with his amazing designs, incredible sculptures, comics and his world famous cabinet card paintings and so much more.

Each original cabinet card is a genuine one hundred year old (or more) photograph on which Colin directly paints. Photographs of this age are often creased, scratched, deteriorated, and otherwise worn. Colin often utilizes the character of the wear to find inspiration.

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