The Moss Rose – Antique Print
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Step back in time with The Moss Rose, an antique lithograph rich in period detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
The Moss Rose
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Set apart from the usual roses on this board, the moss rose is known by the fine, sticky bristles that cover its buds and stems, which gave it its name. Moss roses were grown in European gardens by the late 1700s, and during the Victorian era they became a favorite in bouquets and greeting cards, where their soft, full blooms suited sentimental messages. Their link to Valentine's Day comes from that tradition of romantic floral language, when a single flower could express feelings too delicate to say aloud.
| Created / published | 1847 |
|---|---|
| Medium | print, lithograph, hand-colored |
| Notes | New York: Currier & Ives |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 1,500 × 2,058 px · prints to 5 × 7 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | VAL-18 |
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