{"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. Duffour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 June 1895\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4th Edition (1897)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reignac, Lot-et-Garonne, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original pressed botanical specimen mounted on archival paper with original printed identification label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e11in x 18in x 1\/4\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\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\/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. Equally striking on its own or grouped with other specimens from \u003cstrong\u003eThe French Herbarium Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tisbury House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43452509814832,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5528\/2224\/files\/original_French_herbarium_specimen_documenting_Rosa_stylosa_collected_in_Lot-et-Garonne_France_on_4_June_1895.jpg?v=1785615955","url":"https:\/\/www.tisburyhouse.com\/products\/antique-french-herbarium-specimen-no-220","provider":"Tisbury House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}