{"product_id":"1872-wood-engraving-henry-woods-art-fern-gatherers-portrait-victorian-england-uk-217675-ytg4-175","title":"1872 Wood Engraving Henry Woods Art Fern Gatherers Portrait Victorian YTG4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Fern Gatherers\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1872 black and white in-text wood engraving of artwork by Henry Woods that portrayed a pair of women gathering flowers and ferns from a forest in England, United Kingdom during the Victorian Era. This fashionable hobby and social craze was known as Pteridomania or \"Fern-Fever\". \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine ++\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 10.75 x 14 inches; 27 x 36 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Step back in time to Victorian era London! Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of 1872 wood engravings from the British weekly illustrated newspaper, \u003ci\u003eThe Graphic\u003c\/i\u003e. Founded on December 4, 1869 by William Luson Thomas, \u003ci\u003eThe Graphic\u003c\/i\u003e covered important people, places, and events throughout the Victorian Era and onward until it ceased publication in 1932. This curious and delightful collection features sketches and paintings from artists such as Henry Woods, Arthur Boyd Houghton, Edward Frederick Brewtnall, and Sydney Hall. To continue browsing this collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Woods, Henry. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Floral, Botanical, Plants\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYTG4A9B7C72 zz2671\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16337820483706,"sku":"217675_YTG4_174","price":66.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/YTG4_174_104b5ef6-c21e-4e98-93b4-5a09d86ae687.jpg?v=1571714566","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1872-wood-engraving-henry-woods-art-fern-gatherers-portrait-victorian-england-uk-217675-ytg4-175","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}