Antique CDV 1860s E. Cherry Pressed California Sea Moss Santa Barbara California

Antique CDV E. Cherry Pressed California Sea Moss Santa Barbara California

This rare specimen features genuine California Sea Moss meticulously pressed onto a Victorian-era card. Produced by E. Cherry in Santa Barbara, California, this delicate botanical arrangement showcases the intricate textures of marine flora preserved as a scientific and artistic keepsake. The composition reflects the 19th-century fascination with the natural world and the rugged Pacific coastline.

Collectors of the unique CDV format will value this piece for its connection to early West Coast history and the specialized craft of seaweed pressing. It serves as a tangible link to the Victorian seaside culture of Santa Barbara and the artistry of the Cherry studio. This is a remarkable example of an antique botanical study from the golden age of California naturalism.

A beautiful preservation of historic California Sea Moss.