{"title":"Herbarium Specimens from Finland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHistoric Finnish herbarium specimens, preserving the quiet beauty of Northern flora.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"set-of-four-pressed-botanicals-from-by","title":"1908 - Set of Four Original Vintage Finnish Herbarium Sheets| Pressed Botanicals Specimens By Edith Hammar","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary set of four antique herbarium sheets, each bearing a distinct wildflower hand-collected and pressed in 1908 by Edith Hammar in Finland. Preserved under the title Suomen Kasveja (“Plants of Finland”), these specimens showcase the intersection of natural science, artistry, and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mounted on archival paper, these sheets include original handwritten labels noting species name, family, class, collection site, and date. With fine penmanship and botanical accuracy, they reflect the careful documentation practices of early 20th-century fieldwork. The species include members of the Rosaceae and Campanulaceae families, each uniquely elegant in form.\u003cbr\u003e    •    Date Collected: 1908\u003cbr\u003e    •    Collector: Edith Hammar\u003cbr\u003e    •    Origin: Naarmala, Finland\u003cbr\u003e    •    Label Language: Finnish (Suomen Kasveja)\u003cbr\u003e    •    Condition: Very good antique condition. Light age toning with lovely patina; specimens intact and well-preserved\u003cbr\u003e    •    Includes: 4 individual herbarium sheets with mounted plants and full original labels\u003cbr\u003e    •    Provenance: From a private Finnish herbarium archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady for framing as a grouping or individually or to keep as a home botanical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is a testament to historical botanical study and the quiet beauty of preserved flora. A striking addition for collectors, natural historians, or those seeking antique botanical decor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Bee Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50528713965867,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7086\/5251\/files\/84B9D2B6-2F77-4560-9BE5-DF32EB4A7FD0.jpg?v=1747248429"},{"product_id":"herbarium-finland-wood-binding","title":"Mid-Century Complete Herbarium From Finland (1949–1952) | 75+ Pressed Botanical Specimens in Wooden Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking mid-20th century Finnish herbarium, comprising over 75 carefully pressed and mounted botanical specimens collected between 1949 and 1952. Each specimen is thoughtfully arranged on individual sheets, accompanied by handwritten identification labels noting species, location, and date of collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat sets this example apart is its construction—housed between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid wooden boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than the more commonly encountered paper or card covers, lending both durability and a distinctive presentation. The specimens remain well-preserved, with a pleasing natural tonality and only occasional, minimal imperfections consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen is labeled in the hand of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaili Jaakkola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the original compiler of the collection, with dates and locations recorded between 1949 and 1952. The consistency of the handwriting and structure throughout points to a single, carefully assembled herbarium, preserving both the specimens and the story of their collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA visually compelling and tactile piece—equally suited for collectors of natural history, decorative display, or those drawn to early scientific documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimens are well-preserved and securely mounted. Some light age-related toning and occasional minor imperfections to sheets. Wooden boards show expected wear consistent with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boards measure approximately 17” x 10 3\/4”. Each specimen sheet measures approximately 10” x 16 1\/8”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive and increasingly scarce format, particularly with original wooden boards and a named collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Bee Mil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53295453536555,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7086\/5251\/files\/IMG_1093.jpg?v=1776645552"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7086\/5251\/collections\/HBM_Collection_Herbarium_3_20JUL24_0bba8d5f-6d94-4da9-82d2-51df30bd29ee.jpg?v=1774817902","url":"https:\/\/honeybeemill.com\/collections\/herbarium-specimens-from-finland\/collector-s-corner.oembed","provider":"Honey Bee Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}