{"title":"The French Herbarium Collection","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"antique-french-herbarium-specimen-no-iv","title":"Antique French Herbarium Specimen No. IV","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAntique French Herbarium Specimen No. IV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected in the French countryside in \u003cstrong\u003e1908\u003c\/strong\u003e, this original herbarium specimen is a remarkable example of early twentieth-century botanical preservation. Carefully pressed and mounted by hand, it captures the delicate structure of \u003cem\u003eRosa micrantha forma\u003c\/em\u003e, preserving a fleeting moment in nature for more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original handwritten label identifies the specimen as being collected near \u003cstrong\u003eFloirac in the Lot region of France\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003e4 June 1908\u003c\/strong\u003e, by \u003cstrong\u003eLamothe\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting both the species and its place in the French landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in texture and quiet beauty, antique herbarium sheets have become highly sought after by collectors, designers, and lovers of natural history. Displayed alone or as part of a gallery wall, they bring timeless character to libraries, studies, garden rooms, and heritage-inspired interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach specimen is entirely unique and bears the natural toning, foxing, and gentle wear expected of an authentic botanical archive over a century old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The French Herbarium Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRosa micrantha\u003c\/em\u003e forma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floirac, Lot, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 June 1908\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamothe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1908\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original pressed botanical specimen mounted on archival paper with handwritten identification label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e11in x 18in x 1\/4\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Note: This is an unframed art piece, which has been placed inside of an archival sleeve to keep it protected. Please inquire for pricing on framing options. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with age-related toning, foxing, and minor imperfections consistent with its age. The pressed botanical remains beautifully intact, retaining its original handwritten identification label. These characteristics are considered part of the piece's authenticity and historical charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful addition to a collected home, this antique botanical specimen pairs effortlessly with English and French interiors, antique books, vintage botanical prints, and natural materials. Display individually in a simple oak or antiqued gilt frame, or combine with others from \u003cstrong\u003eThe French Herbarium Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e for an elegant gallery wall inspired by historic European libraries and botanical archives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tisbury House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43452499787824,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5528\/2224\/files\/French-antique-herbarium-specimin-Rosa-micrantha-forma-1908.jpg?v=1785615140"},{"product_id":"antique-french-herbarium-specimen-no-220","title":"Antique French Herbarium Specimen No. 220","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe French Herbarium Collection\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable original French herbarium specimen documenting \u003cem\u003eRosa stylosa\u003c\/em\u003e Desv., carefully preserved as part of the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eHerbarium Rosarum\u003c\/strong\u003e compiled by \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Pons \u0026amp; Abbé Coste\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen was collected along a country roadside in \u003cstrong\u003eReignac, Lot-et-Garonne, France\u003c\/strong\u003e, on \u003cstrong\u003e4 June 1895\u003c\/strong\u003e by botanist \u003cstrong\u003eCh. Duffour\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was later catalogued in the \u003cstrong\u003e4th edition (1897)\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem\u003eHerbarium Rosarum\u003c\/em\u003e, an important botanical reference documenting wild rose species throughout France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-pressed and mounted over 130 years ago, the specimen preserves the elegant stems, leaves, and rose hips of this wild rose while retaining its original printed identification label—a beautiful marriage of scientific history and decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday these antique herbarium sheets are treasured by collectors, designers, and lovers of natural history for their quiet beauty and historical significance. Whether displayed individually or alongside others from \u003cstrong\u003eThe French Herbarium Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, they bring an unmistakable sense of heritage to a thoughtfully collected home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The French Herbarium Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbarium Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRosa stylosa\u003c\/em\u003e Desv. var. \u003cem\u003e(catalog references R. systyla Bast.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbarium Rosarum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompiled by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. Pons \u0026amp; Abbé Coste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollected by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ch. 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Please inquire for pricing on framing options. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful antique condition with expected age-related toning, foxing, and minor imperfections consistent with a botanical specimen more than 130 years old. The original specimen and printed identification label remain intact, preserving both its scientific provenance and decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay this original herbarium specimen in a simple oak, walnut, or antiqued gilt frame to create an understated focal point in a library, study, garden room, or entry. Its soft patina and botanical form pair beautifully with antique books, vintage landscapes, and collected European interiors. 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