174 Unknown – Botanical Specimen with Handwritten Inscription – Pressed Plant on Paper (1894)
This preserved botanical specimen, carefully mounted on a sheet of aged paper, dates to the 29th of August, 1894. A delicate spray of fern-like foliage and dried petals is affixed using narrow archival strips. Below the specimen, a handwritten inscription in ink reads 29. August 94, followed in pencil by what appears to be a name or location: von m. Dabhol Ravj (likely a phonetic or idiosyncratic spelling subject to further contextual interpretation).
Such sheets were often part of 19th-century herbarium collections or sentimental botanical albums. The paper has browned uniformly over time, suggesting genuine age. This specimen blends scientific curiosity with personal memory and reflects a time when botany was pursued both as a formal discipline and as a genteel pastime.
Artist or Maker:
Unknown
Dimensions:
25 cm x 16 cm
Medium:
Pressed botanical specimen on paper
Date:
29 August 1894
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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