Set of Four Original Finnish Herbarium Specimens (1957-1960) | Pressed Botanical Specimens — Collected By Kristi Sorvinen

A beautiful and cohesive set of four original mid-20th-century herbarium sheets, each featuring a carefully hand-collected and pressed botanical specimen gathered in Finland between 1957 and 1960 by Kirsti Sorvinen. Created as part of a formal botanical study, these specimens reflect the precision, care, and quiet artistry of post-war Finnish fieldwork.

Mounted on archival paper, each sheet bears its original label with detailed botanical information, including species name, family, collection location, and exact date of harvest. The preserved plants retain visible roots, stems, leaves, and blossoms, offering both scientific integrity and visual elegance when viewed individually or as a grouped display.

• Dates Collected: 1957–1960
• Collector: Kirsti Sorvinen
• Origin: Finland
• Label Language: Finnish
• Condition: Very good vintage condition. Specimens well-preserved
• Includes: 4 individual herbarium sheets with mounted botanical specimens and original labels
• Provenance: From a private Finnish herbarium collection

Size of each sheet: 10” x 16”

Well suited for framing together as a cohesive set, displaying individually, or preserving within a personal herbarium or botanical library.

This set stands as a thoughtful record of historical botanical study and the enduring beauty of preserved flora—an elegant addition for collectors, natural historians, or those drawn to authentic botanical ephemera.