1930s Swedish Herbarium Specimen - Purple Loosestrife

Beautiful vintage 1930s Swedish herbarium page featuring a purple loosestrife specimen, artfully pressed and well preserved on heavy paper. Each specimen has a large Art Deco bordered label with handwritten notes.

I’ve come across many herbariums, and it’s always a special treat when the creator takes great care to preserve the specimens in an attractive way, with artful flourishes of roots and stems and careful mounting.

This particular specimen was collected in Västervik, Sweden in 1932. I love how striking the purple flower petals are, after all this time!

Some edge wear; see photos for condition..

Page measures 9 1/2” x 15 7/8”, and is shipped with pH-neutral backing board in a sealed clear envelope, keeping it protected until you are ready to frame!

Handle specimens with care, keeping completely flat when removing it from its protective envelope. At over 90 years old, the slightest bend to the page can break or dislodge the specimen.

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