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Looking for some info on this old leaf art

12 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
12 years ago
What are they mounted on?
duluthinbloomz4
12 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
12 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.
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12 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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