Antique Pressed Seaweed Specimen Large Cross, c. 1850s Rockland Maine or kick a leg forward

or kick a leg forward

The bar upon which they hang measures 2" across

distinct on each

signed with what appears to be “Turner” on the bottom

Antique Pressed Seaweed Specimen Large Cross, c. 1850s Rockland Maine or kick a leg forwardSince finding a bundle of antique seaweed pressings from the Isle of Wight a few months ago, I've been looking for more, and so was thrilled to recently find a portfolio of seven of them. They came nicely preserved inside a large piece of paper with folded edges, with "Specimens of Sea Weeds for Mrs. Bindle" hand written on the front. There is a watermark on one piece dated 1852 with the printer name A. Pirie & Sons, who were located in Aberdeen,