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Looking for some info on this old leaf art

10 years ago

I have been trying to get some information on these leaves I haven't been able to get any answers because everywhere I have taken theme hey say they have never seen anything like them. They have been In my family over 200 years. Any information would help thank you!

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colleenoz
10 years ago
What are they mounted on?
duluthinbloomz4
10 years ago
I just goggled old leaf art; also looked at some of the google images - seems there are kits/products available.

200 years? Are you sure?
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jemdandy
10 years ago
I see an oak and maple leaf. I do not have access to a tree key, but the maple leaf comes from a particular kind of maple and that can help identify where in the country it may have come from. It is possible that all these leaves came form the same region.
lazy_gardens
10 years ago
TWO HUNDRED YEARS? What is your evidence for that?

Look up "leaf carving" ...

http://www.treehugger.com/culture/leaf-carving-an-incredible-new-art-form.html

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