Microscopic views of the cowitch plant and sting of a bee mb-code 2324842 taken from Buckingham House

taken from Buckingham House

Tower of London

One can see the crinoline ruffles at the bottom of her dress which were added to make the skirt look even fuller

is instructing First Lord of the Admiralty

Microscopic views of the cowitch plant and sting of a bee mb-code 2324842 taken from Buckingham HouseIllustrations showing microscopic views of: the down from a seed pod of the cowitch plant (Fig. 1); the sting of a bee (Fig. 2). Schem. XVI from Micrographia: or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and Inquiries thereupon, by Robert Hooke (London, 1665). Original: copperplate engraving. 1665