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Gilt Framed Herbier Botanical Specimens from the early 20th Century

$1,200per set
£917.46per set
€1,056.73per set
CA$1,681.57per set
A$1,877.31per set
CHF 983.68per set
MX$22,980.15per set
NOK 12,492.79per set
SEK 11,779.12per set
DKK 7,886.51per set
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Framed and Pressed 19th century "Herbier" Botanical Specimens 14" x 0.75" x 18" each.  Sold as set of 4. Herbier specimens were collected and pressed from plants found around the world. In the late 19th century collecting herbier was a popular pastime for affluent Europeans; collectors spent hours drying, pressing, and mounting specimens they found on their travels. Most of them have the original paper strip mounts and the names of the plants either written on the sheet or on an attached label.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1531245426052

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