{"product_id":"antique-hawthorn-botanical-print-f-edward-hulme","title":"Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) | Vintage Botanical Print from Familiar Wild Flowers F. Edward Hulme | Circa 1890–1905","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique botanical print featuring \u003cstrong\u003eHawthorn (\u003cem\u003eCrataegus monogyna\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is taken from \u003cem\u003eFamiliar Wild Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e, the celebrated natural history work by Reverend F. Edward Hulme. Produced during the late Victorian and early Edwardian period, the print is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e120–135 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing a beautiful fusion of scientific observation and decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most iconic trees of the British countryside, Hawthorn is admired for its abundant clusters of white spring blossoms and vibrant red berries that appear later in the year. Often known as the \"May Tree,\" it has occupied a special place in folklore, literature, and rural traditions for centuries, symbolising renewal, protection, and the arrival of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration captures the distinctive character of the species with remarkable accuracy, reflecting the Victorian enthusiasm for documenting the natural world in both artistic and educational forms. Botanical works such as Hulme's introduced readers to familiar native plants while showcasing the advances in colour printing that transformed natural history publishing during the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented \u003cstrong\u003eunframed but professionally mounted\u003c\/strong\u003e, the print is ready for display or may be framed to suit a variety of interiors and collections. Its age, historical interest, and enduring visual appeal make it a desirable piece for collectors of botanical art, antique prints, and Victorian ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a century after it was first published, this Hawthorn print continues to celebrate one of Britain's most cherished native trees, preserving its beauty through the enduring craftsmanship of Victorian botanical illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Blue Trunk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51680994754858,"sku":null,"price":2171.43,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6297\/9114\/files\/P1030029.jpg?v=1781010978","url":"https:\/\/www.thebluetrunk.in\/en-us\/products\/antique-hawthorn-botanical-print-f-edward-hulme","provider":"The Blue Trunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}