{"product_id":"victorian-seaweed-shell-diorama-rare-folk-art-copy","title":"Victorian “Seaweed \u0026 Shell” Diorama – Rare Folk Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming Victorian seaweed and shell diorama reflects the 19th century’s fascination with the natural world. As seaside holidays became more  popular, collecting seaweed and shells became a fashionable and educational pastime, particularly for women. Even Queen Victoria is known to have enjoyed pressing seaweed into decorative albums during her youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the popularity of this hobby grew, they evolved into decorative three-dimensional displays like this one . Delicately arranged seaweed, shells, and other natural treasures were transformed into miniature scenes or bouquets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beautiful example of Victorian creativity, gorgeously framed in boxed glass with an ebonised frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34.5cm wide x 29.5cm tall x 5.2cm deep \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£4.80 UK delivery only. No international delivery available for the shells due to customs issues - so sorry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for visiting Reclectic. Hope you find something you love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reclectic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43945121742914,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1388\/3203\/files\/D1AF3BDB-E09F-45B2-B0B9-29174C50BC7B.jpg?v=1783614775","url":"https:\/\/www.reclectic.com\/products\/victorian-seaweed-shell-diorama-rare-folk-art-copy","provider":"Reclectic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}