Antique Botanical Pressing 020 Hat 19th century tin canister hand

19th century tin canister hand painted with a toleware floral motif

tightens pores

Leather handles & buckle strap closures

One small area where paint has chipped off

chain to third fish tail 28"

Antique Botanical Pressing 020 Hat 19th century tin canister handI came across this collection of antique botanical pressings at an estate sale in New Hampshire; the box they were stored in had not seen the light of day for over 100 years and I audibly gasped when I removed the lid. They are in incredible condition! Since these pressings were so wonderfully preserved some of the specimens still show color and texture unlike any I've come across before. These botanical pressings were collected by Eva Beede Odell in