Introduce a timeless classic vibe to your nursery with this Print Set, featuring the soft pastel artistry of Zula Kenyon and Florence Lindsey in gold frames. A nostalgic hallmark of 1930s illustration, this matched set brings together the "Songbird" works "Home of the Bluebird" and "Song of the Lark," depicting young girls in simple white frocks lost in moments of reverent wonder while gazing at birds amidst blossoming spring branches.
Origin: USA (House of Lloyd)
Era: 1930s
Material: Wood, Glass, Paper
Dimensions: 11" x 8.75"
Condition: Very Good
Special Feature: Matched original gold-wash frames; original matting.
Note: These artists were major contributors to the decorative print industry during the early 20th century, specializing in imagery that offered comfort and sweetness to the home.
The ornate gold wood frames and soft pink matting provide a sense of whimsy, making them an ideal focal point for a springtime gallery wall. Measuring just over ten inches tall, these prints possess a grounded sense of history, serving as a soulful tribute to the innocence and decorative grace of the early 20th century. There is a quiet wit in the way these scenes capture a fleeting, serene interaction with nature, preserved through decades of careful ownership.
Whether displayed as a symmetrical pair or tucked among a collection of antique treasures, this Lindsey and Kenyon set brings a touch of nostalgic grace to the modern home. The "sweet" aesthetic of the Great Depression era remains a quintessentially comforting choice for a child's room or a sun-drenched nook. Its survival as a complete, matched pair ensures it remains a preserved artifact of American illustration history.
This set is vintage, over 50 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.