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1950s Sweet Williams Botanical Print - Vintage Garden Flower Illustration from The Popular Encyclopaedia of Gardening - 7 x 9.5 in
This original printed plate depicts brilliantly coloured Sweet Williams (Dianthus barbatus) in vivid tones of scarlet, pink, and patterned white. It was sourced from The Popular Encyclopaedia Of Gardening, edited by H. H. Thomas, and printed in the 1950s. The page measures approximately 7 x 9.5 inches.
The print showcases several varieties of Sweet Williams, including:
1. Scarlet Beauty (top)
2. Pink Beauty (right)
3. Various auricula-eyed cultivars in mixed shades
Produced on medium-weight paper, the illustration captures the rich textures and striking colours of these old-world cottage garden flowers, beloved for their fragrance and charm.
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- Your purchase is this ORIGINAL vintage print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies.
- Please note: This print is sold unmounted.
- Copyright retained by Seller. No reproduction authorised
**Condition:** Good. Consistent with age. There may be another print on the reverse.
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About This Print
This original botanical print dates from the Mid 20th Century (1950s). Vintage prints capture the aesthetic sensibilities of their era with distinctive artistic styles.
Each print from Forest Hill Arts House is carefully inspected for condition and authenticity. We provide detailed provenance information and ship with protective packaging to ensure your print arrives in excellent condition.
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