Madame’s Utility Belt
When on the track of an exciting botanical discovery, I cann0t be burdened with bags, nor do I generally wear the sort of outfit that includes pockets. (What’s in my bustle is the topic for another day, if ever.) Therefore, my dear vonHedwig has been kind enough to construct a series of belt pouches to hold everything I might need. The top two hold tools and my observation notebook. The bottom, from left to right, hold communication device and visiting cards, digital daguerreotype device, tea, and various botanical substances I may require (including milk for the tea). Here is a detail of the botanics: And me, ready for adventure!














































