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Antique Framed Print : Abies Douglassii
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Abies Douglassii
This is the DOUGLASS FIR, or RED FIR, a species of spruce found notably in northern California. Date: 1857
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Media ID 14111765
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1857 Abies California Douglass Found Notably Species Spruce
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.2cm x 37.1cm (9.5" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning photograph, taken in the year 1857, captures the majestic beauty of an Abies Douglassii, or Douglass Fir, tree. This particular species of conifer is a type of spruce that is native to the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in northern California. Named after David Douglas, a Scottish botanist who first discovered and described the tree, the Douglass Fir is renowned for its distinctive red-brown bark and dense, pyramidal shape. At the time this photograph was taken, the Douglass Fir was just beginning to gain recognition in the scientific community for its unique characteristics. The tree had been discovered only a few decades prior, and its distinctive features set it apart from other conifers in the region. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the natural beauty of northern California during a time when the region was still largely unexplored by Europeans. The lush forest in the background, with its towering trees and verdant foliage, speaks to the rich biodiversity of the area. Today, the Douglass Fir remains an important part of the natural heritage of northern California. It is a symbol of the region's unique ecology and a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations. This photograph serves as a testament to the beauty and importance of the Douglass Fir, and to the natural wonders that can still be found in the world around us.
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