Antique Fleabane Botanical Print | Erigeron | F. Edward Hulme

This antique botanical print depicts Fleabane (Erigeron spp.), a daisy-like wildflower of the Asteraceae family, and is taken from Familiar Wild Flowers, the celebrated natural history publication by Reverend F. Edward Hulme. Dating to the late Victorian or early Edwardian period, this period print is approximately 120–135 years old and represents a fine example of Victorian botanical illustration and colour printing.

Fleabane is commonly found in meadows, grasslands and wayside habitats. Its delicate flower heads are composed of numerous slender petals surrounding a prominent central disc. The common name is associated with an old belief that the plant could help repel fleas and other insects, reflecting the folklore and traditional knowledge surrounding European wild plants.

The detailed rendering reflects the Victorian interest in documenting native flora through botanical illustration. Familiar Wild Flowers combined botanical observation with carefully produced colour plates, helping make the study of wild plants accessible to a wider audience while creating illustrations that remain collectible today.

The print is unframed but professionally mounted, making it ready for display or suitable for framing according to individual preference. Its age, botanical subject and association with an important Victorian natural history publication make it a distinctive addition to collections of antique botanical prints, natural history works and vintage botanical art.

Details

• Subject: Fleabane (Erigeron spp.)
• Illustrator / Author: Reverend F. Edward Hulme
• Publication: Familiar Wild Flowers
• Period: Late Victorian / Early Edwardian
• Age: Approx. 120–135 years
• Medium: Antique botanical print
• Origin: Sourced from Delhi
• Tradition: Victorian botanical illustration and natural history publishing
• Mount: Professionally mounted; unframed
• Dimensions including mount: H 10 × L 7 in
• Condition: Antique condition with age-related characteristics
• Authenticity: Comes with an authenticity certificate from The Blue Trunk.