Parrot Of St Thomas Greetings Cards
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A high quality greetings card printed on Mohawk fine art paper of a Parrot of St Thomas in a tree. Painted by wildlife painter Peter Paillou (c.1720 - c.1790).

Parrot of St Thomas Greetings Cards

Discover our stunning Parrot of St Thomas Greetings Cards, an exquisite collection of high-quality, vintage greetings cards featuring vibrant Parrot of St Thomas artwork. These Parrot of St Thomas cards feature an 18th Century watercolour painting of the Parrot of St Thomas on their cover and are perfect for any occasion - birthday, Christmas, thank you, get well soon or just to say hello to someone. With their detailed and eye-catching artwork, the cards are printed on premium 324gsm Mohawk cardstock.

Our Parrot of St Thomas cards showcase giclée printing that brings the artist's work to life, highlighting the Parrot of St Thomas's plumage and features in stunning clarity, fine detail and rich colours. This museum-quality, acid-free greetings card ensures the card can remain a keepsake for its recipient, as the risk of fading is drastically reduced compared to most cards.

These versatile 4" x 6" (102mm x 152mm) greetings cards have a blank interior, allowing you to personalize them for any event throughout the year. Our Parrot of St Thomas Greetings Cards come with brown craft envelopes, adding a rustic charm, as well as environmental friendliness to your message.

Choose from packs of 10, 20, or 50 Parrot of St Thomas Greetings Cards to suit your needs.

* Please note that the lower-resolution images on our website are for illustrative purposes only, and the actual Parrot of St Thomas Greetings Cards utilise high-resolution imagery for a crisp and clear finish.

Elevate your card-giving experience with these captivating and timeless vintage Parrot of St Thomas greeting cards.

Parrot of St Thomas Card Dimensions & Properties

  • Size: 4" x 6" (102mm x 152mm).
  • Card: 324gsm Mohawk fine art card stock featuring a Parrot of St Thomas design on the front cover.
  • Interior: Blank, so you can personalise and send the Parrot of St Thomas card for any occasion.
  • Envelopes: Brown craft envelopes.
  • Quantity: Available in packs of 10, 20 or 50 greetings cards.

The Taylor White Collection's 18th Century Watercolour Painting of The Parrot of St Thomas

Our Parrot of St Thomas journal / notebook comes from the original collection of Taylor White F.R.S. (1701-1772). In the mid-18th Century, White commissioned the celebrated wildlife painter, Peter Paillou (c.1720 - c.1790) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The watercolour painting of the Parrot of St Thomas was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and Paillou.

The original watercolour of the Parrot of St Thomas is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the Parrot of St Thomas's plumage and features in stunning clarity. This depth of colour and detail has been captured brilliantly through the digitalisation process and is replicated for you on this delightful journal / notebook, which is now available for you to enjoy for noting down your thoughts, ideas, sketches, doodles, or to buy as a thoughtful gift for your friends and family.

Taylor White, a barrister by profession and landowner on the Nottinghamshire / Yorkshire border, was a keen naturalist and collector. He commissioned over 900 paintings of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish from the finest painters of his day. He was a governor and the founding Treasurer of The Foundling Hospital in London, as well as being a Fellow of The Royal Society. He was extremely well-connected in Society, which enabled him to create such a world-class collections of specimen and thus paintings. White's father in-law was Major-General John Armstrong, who as Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, Chief Royal Engineer and Quartermaster-General to the Forces, has his offices in The Tower of London. Consequently, Taylor White had access to the birds and beasts of The Royal Menagerie at the Tower. He also was able to borrow specimen from The British Museum. Some rarer and more exotic specimens were brought back from their great travels across the globe by his Royal Society friends, the naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, Bt. and the famous clockmaker, John Harrison.

The Turquois-Fronted Amazon

Have you heard about the Parrot of St. Thomas(Scientific name: Amazona aestiva)? No? Well, buckle up, because we're about to introduce you to this fabulous feathered friend! Despite being named after the picturesque Caribbean island of St. Thomas, the Parrot of St. Thomas is actually the Turquoise-Fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva) - a South American gem in the world of Amazon parrots. This captivating creature is commonly kept as a pet, which is why you might find it in the Caribbean, spreading its vibrant wings and charm.

Hailing from the lush forests of Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, the Turquoise-Fronted Amazon is right at home in the tree canopies. These clever birds nest in tree hollows and lay three to five eggs at a time, ensuring that their colorful legacy continues.

Now, let's talk about the star of the show: the Turquoise-Fronted Amazon's breathtaking appearance. Dressed in a dazzling green ensemble, this parrot knows how to make an entrance. But it's the striking blue feathers on its forehead and the sun-kissed yellow feathers adorning its face and crown that truly make the Parrot of St. Thomas a sight to behold.

Production & Delivery

From the point of order, the production of your pack of Parrot of St Thomas cards will take 2-3 working days. It will then be despatched to you, arriving approximately 24-48 hours later.
Credit: Taylor White Collection, Rare Books & Special Collections, McGill University Library.