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| − | * ... that although '''[[Lydia Shackleton]]''' eventually went blind, over 1,000 of her orchid paintings ''(example pictured)'' survive? | + | *<s> ... that although '''[[Lydia Shackleton]]''' eventually went blind, over 1,000 of her orchid paintings ''(example pictured)'' survive?</s> |
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: [[File:Symbol redirect vote 4.svg|16px]] I've re-cut this article and added new sources so this might encourage a new editor [[User:Victuallers|Victuallers]] ([[User talk:Victuallers|talk]]) 22:53, 13 November 2013 (UTC) | : [[File:Symbol redirect vote 4.svg|16px]] I've re-cut this article and added new sources so this might encourage a new editor [[User:Victuallers|Victuallers]] ([[User talk:Victuallers|talk]]) 22:53, 13 November 2013 (UTC) | ||
:*[[File:Symbol question.svg|16px]] Nice job, Victuallers. I also did some copyediting to move this clear of close paraphrasing. Article is new enough, long enough, well-referenced. No close paraphrasing seen. QPQ done. The current hook ref is AGF, but I'm just wondering if we could try something a little more hooky: | :*[[File:Symbol question.svg|16px]] Nice job, Victuallers. I also did some copyediting to move this clear of close paraphrasing. Article is new enough, long enough, well-referenced. No close paraphrasing seen. QPQ done. The current hook ref is AGF, but I'm just wondering if we could try something a little more hooky: | ||
| − | :*'''ALT1''': ... that Irish [[Botanical illustrator|botanical artist]] '''[[Lydia Shackleton]]''', who painted over 1500 botanical studies, helpfully taped a genuine pressed flower or leaf to her work for comparison with the painted subject? [[User:Yoninah|Yoninah]] ([[User talk:Yoninah|talk]]) 21:36, 19 November 2013 (UTC) | + | :*'''ALT1''': <s>... that Irish [[Botanical illustrator|botanical artist]] '''[[Lydia Shackleton]]''', who painted over 1500 botanical studies, helpfully taped a genuine pressed flower or leaf to her work for comparison with the painted subject?</s> [[User:Yoninah|Yoninah]] ([[User talk:Yoninah|talk]]) 21:36, 19 November 2013 (UTC) |
::* Thank you. I prefer this to my original idea, but maybe we need to include ''(example pictured)''? Also, is "genuine" necessary? [[User:Edwardx|Edwardx]] ([[User talk:Edwardx|talk]]) 21:47, 19 November 2013 (UTC) | ::* Thank you. I prefer this to my original idea, but maybe we need to include ''(example pictured)''? Also, is "genuine" necessary? [[User:Edwardx|Edwardx]] ([[User talk:Edwardx|talk]]) 21:47, 19 November 2013 (UTC) | ||
| + | :::*Thank you for your suggestion. Here is an ALT: | ||
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| + | [[File:Lachenalia Jacq. (Liliaceae) pendula by Lydia Shackleton.jpg|100x100px|Liliaceae pendula by Lydia Shackleton – dried samples (left) and painting (right)]] | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | :::*'''ALT2''': ... that Irish [[Botanical illustrator|botanical artist]] '''[[Lydia Shackleton]]''', who painted over 1500 botanical studies, helpfully taped a pressed flower or leaf to her work for comparison with the painted subject ''(example pictured)''? | ||
| + | :::*While I'm including the image, I don't think it's necessary; in fact, without it, yours could be the last hook in the set, which is always well-read. Also be aware that very few hooks appear with the image suggested. But I've added the image anyway. | ||
| + | :::*[[File:Symbol redirect vote 4.svg|16px]] Since DYK rules prohibit me from approving my own hook, could another reviewer sign off on this? Thanks, [[User:Yoninah|Yoninah]] ([[User talk:Yoninah|talk]]) 22:12, 19 November 2013 (UTC) | ||
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Lydia Shackleton
... that although Lydia Shackleton eventually went blind, over 1,000 of her orchid paintings (example pictured) survive?
- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/List of international cricket centuries by David Boon
- Comment: Article created as part of the Kingston University Women in Science editathon on 28 October 2013.
Created/expanded by K1167189 (talk), Gobonobo (talk), Edwardx (talk). Nominated by Edwardx (talk) at 21:07, 2 November 2013 (UTC).
- 16px New (28th, nom 2nd), long enough, no copyvio found via tool, QPQ done. Close paraphrasing (not within policy): Template:Talkquote [1] Template:Talkquote [2] Please ping me if I don't respond. czar ♔ 15:49, 9 November 2013 (UTC)
- File:Symbol redirect vote 4.svg I've re-cut this article and added new sources so this might encourage a new editor Victuallers (talk) 22:53, 13 November 2013 (UTC)
- 16px Nice job, Victuallers. I also did some copyediting to move this clear of close paraphrasing. Article is new enough, long enough, well-referenced. No close paraphrasing seen. QPQ done. The current hook ref is AGF, but I'm just wondering if we could try something a little more hooky:
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... that Irish botanical artist Lydia Shackleton, who painted over 1500 botanical studies, helpfully taped a genuine pressed flower or leaf to her work for comparison with the painted subject?Yoninah (talk) 21:36, 19 November 2013 (UTC)
- ALT2: ... that Irish botanical artist Lydia Shackleton, who painted over 1500 botanical studies, helpfully taped a pressed flower or leaf to her work for comparison with the painted subject (example pictured)?
- While I'm including the image, I don't think it's necessary; in fact, without it, yours could be the last hook in the set, which is always well-read. Also be aware that very few hooks appear with the image suggested. But I've added the image anyway.
- File:Symbol redirect vote 4.svg Since DYK rules prohibit me from approving my own hook, could another reviewer sign off on this? Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 22:12, 19 November 2013 (UTC)