The Vintage Harvest

The Forbidden Fruit of the Garden: Step back into the late 1800s when tomatoes were still whispered about as "Love-Apples." This stunning collection by Ernst Benary captures the bold, saturated reds and deep oranges that made these once-ornamental plants a sensation in the Victorian kitchen.

Curatorial Notes : Ernst Benary (1819–1893) established his seed company in Erfurt, Germany, which became a global hub for horticulture. Unlike many contemporary catalogs that used generic sketches, Benary’s Album was unique for its scale and artistic ambition. He insisted on drawing the original specimens from his own nursery beds, ensuring that each "Love-Apple" variety—from the perfectly spherical to the deeply ribbed—was a faithful representation of the cultivars he painstakingly bred.

• Material: FSC-certified birch wood, showcasing natural grain for a rustic feel.
• Finish: Clean edges with edge-to-edge prints for a seamless look.
• Thickness: 10mm (0.4")
• Printing: Unprinted white areas reveal the wood grain for added texture.
• Hanging Kit: Included; varies by country.
• Sizes: 4 options in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).

No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.