About This Vintage Postcard
This lush vintage postcard features a detailed photographic study of the Northern Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum) in its native habitat. Known for its unique, fan-like architectural form and wiry dark stems, this fern is a hallmark of rich, moist woodlands. The back of the card features a poetic sentiment regarding the care of ferns, stating, "Unless we can make them absolutely happy, let us leave them in Nature's care." This card is a beautiful example of early 20th-century nature photography produced for botanical enthusiasts.
Details
Era: White Border Era (no border, but of the period) (1930s)
City: East Orange
State: New Jersey
Country: USA
Topic: Botanical / Wildflowers
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: Unposted
Address Side: Divided
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: E. L. Crandall
Publisher: C. A. Mitchell
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Collotype
Additional Information
This card is officially copyrighted 1931 by C. A. Mitchell of East Orange, N.J. The original photograph was taken by E. L. Crandall, a noted botanical photographer, and the color work was completed by W. Federbusch. Ernest L. Crandall was famous for his work with the United States Department of Agriculture, where he specialized in documenting North American flora with incredible precision and artistic flair.
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