A bookmark, a specimen, a small moment of observation — held in place.
These illustrated butterfly bookmarks are designed to do two things at once: mark your place, and transform your library into something a little more alive.
Each bookmark features a die-cut butterfly — available as a Monarch or Cabbage White — that rests across the top of your page so that when the book is closed, its wings remain visible. The effect is simple and striking: a butterfly, paused mid-visit, perched on the edge of your book.
Inside, the folding tab is styled after a vintage entomology specimen label, complete with typewriter-inspired text and handwritten-style script detailing the species and its full scientific classification. It’s a small nod to museum archives, field study, and the long history of observing and preserving the natural world.
Printed on thick, durable cardstock and cut to shape, these bookmarks balance function with display — equally at home in an active read or resting on a well-loved stack of books. And measuring at 3 inches deep when folded in book, it’s perfect for every tome in your archive.
Featuring butterfly species native to Northern California, this piece is especially suited for readers, naturalists, and collectors drawn to the intersection of books, science, and historical artifacts.
Details:
Die-cut butterfly bookmark (Monarch or Cabbage White)
Printed on thick, high-quality cardstock
Approximately 10 inches x 2 inches when fully unfolded, 3 inches deep in book
Fold-over design with visible wings when book is closed
Interior features vintage-style scientific specimen label
Bright, detailed print
Designed for both use and display
A bookmark, a specimen, a small moment of observation — held in place.
These illustrated butterfly bookmarks are designed to do two things at once: mark your place, and transform your library into something a little more alive.
Each bookmark features a die-cut butterfly — available as a Monarch or Cabbage White — that rests across the top of your page so that when the book is closed, its wings remain visible. The effect is simple and striking: a butterfly, paused mid-visit, perched on the edge of your book.
Inside, the folding tab is styled after a vintage entomology specimen label, complete with typewriter-inspired text and handwritten-style script detailing the species and its full scientific classification. It’s a small nod to museum archives, field study, and the long history of observing and preserving the natural world.
Printed on thick, durable cardstock and cut to shape, these bookmarks balance function with display — equally at home in an active read or resting on a well-loved stack of books. And measuring at 3 inches deep when folded in book, it’s perfect for every tome in your archive.
Featuring butterfly species native to Northern California, this piece is especially suited for readers, naturalists, and collectors drawn to the intersection of books, science, and historical artifacts.
Details:
Die-cut butterfly bookmark (Monarch or Cabbage White)
Printed on thick, high-quality cardstock
Approximately 10 inches x 2 inches when fully unfolded, 3 inches deep in book
Fold-over design with visible wings when book is closed
Interior features vintage-style scientific specimen label
Bright, detailed print
Designed for both use and display
