{"product_id":"1887-wood-engraving-art-botanical-erythrina-grey-corkwood-plant-garden-idg1-231692-idg1-129","title":"1887 Wood Engraving Art Botanical Erythrina Grey Corkwood Plant Garden IDG1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Upper Portion of Plant of Erythrina Vespertilio\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1887 black and white wood engraving of \u003ci\u003eErythrina vespertilio\u003c\/i\u003e, also known as Grey Corkwood or Bat's Wing Coral Tree, that is native to northern Australia. The plant was traditionally used by Aboriginal Australians to make woomeras (spear throwers) and coolamons (carrying\/storage vessels). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the dimensions of this image. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 126+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Heavy Foxing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original 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 5.5 x 7.25 inches; 14 x 18 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\u003ePeriod Paper is proud to present a collection of antique chromolithographs and wood engravings from 1887 of flora and fauna from around the world, including many species of orchids, roses, ferns, trees, and cacti that were of special interest to Victorian era gardeners, horticulturists, and botanists. To continue browsing this collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIDG1C87 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33609150289,"sku":"231692_IDG1_129","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/IDG1_129_cf794846-88bd-46c9-aad5-53e6fa96f02c.jpg?v=1571711604","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1887-wood-engraving-art-botanical-erythrina-grey-corkwood-plant-garden-idg1-231692-idg1-129","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}