A hint for the horticultural society. Great show of chignons." Medal awarded to the finest grown specimen", Vintage Poster
Snapshots of the Past
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- Historic Framed Print, A hint for the horticultural society. Great show of chignons." Medal awarded to the finest grown specimen", 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x 20"
Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Congress collections.
This rare historical print captures A hint for the horticultural society. Great show of chignons." Medal awarded to the finest grown specimen" in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
Library of Congress record: Created 1866 July 21 publication date Inscribed above image: Chignon unnaturelle pastrubfranes, chignon vulgaris, chignon dressairia, chignon curlironia, great show searson, chignon horsairia, honourable mention. Inscribed in pen lower right: Used in Punch July 21/66. drawn by Walter Crane. No copyright information found with item. Signed, lower left: Egyptian styled monogram of a crane surmounting a letter W. Title inscribed in ink below image. Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin Swann; 1974; (DLC/PP-1974:232.129) This image is similar to a drawing published in Punch, which is said by Crane's biographer Spencer, to be the only one of the artist's drawings ever accepted by.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping on all US orders (domestic 48 states