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Archive Notes
| Genre | hand-colored conchology plate |
| Artist | George W. Tryon |
| Subject | Blue mussel |
| Circa | 1873 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Blue mussel — American Marine Conchology, Plate 37George W. Tryon · c. 1873
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
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Archive Notes
| Genre | hand-colored conchology plate |
| Artist | George W. Tryon |
| Subject | Blue mussel |
| Circa | 1873 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
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The Story Behind the Print
Blue mussel — American Marine Conchology, Plate 37
This fine art print reproduces Plate 37 from George W. Tryon's American Marine Conchology, published in 1873. The hand-colored composition depicts Mytilus edulis among the marine mollusks named in the original book. The plate's historical lettering and figure numbers are retained. One or more depicted species have documented Cape Cod relevance.
Printed to order on archival matte fine art paper. Available in 8 × 12 and 10 × 15 inches. The selected size is the complete artwork. Choose Print Only or a ready-to-hang Slimwood Silver, Slimwood Gold, or Satin Black frame. Framed pieces are supplied without a mat.
Colors may vary slightly with screen settings. Historical species names on the plate are preserved as printed.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
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“Great looking print. Paper was heavy & thick. The aging - spots, runs, etc added authenticity of it being an old chart. We Found a great frame and had it professionally mounted. Just the right size. Wanted to change the size And they were right on it - excellent product & seller. Thx”
1873 ArtAmerican Marine ConchologyCape Cod ShellsGeorge W. TryonHand-Colored PlateMarine ShellsNatural HistoryPlate 37
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