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Wardian case with ferns 1857
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Wardian case with ferns 1857
Fern case in the shape of a small aviary with canaries. Scale of the design is three feet long, the space reserved for plants extending 10 inches on either side of the cage or aviary which is 16 inches wide. The height to the commencement of the sloping roof is 18inches; and the height to the point where the sloping glass roof meets the wre-work of the cage 9 inches more making the total height 27 inches the wire-work rising about 6 inches above. Date: 1857
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1850s 1857 Aviary Canaries Case Fern Ferns Foliage Growing Indoor Planting Polypodiophyta Wardian
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This image from 1857 showcases a Wardian case, an innovative design that combined the beauty of a fern house with the charm of a miniature aviary. Measuring three feet in length, this glass-enclosed wonder boasts a 16-inch-wide cage or aviary, surrounded by 10 inches of space on either side, reserved exclusively for the cultivation of ferns and other exotic plants. The cage itself stands 18 inches high, with a sloping glass roof that begins at this height and rises an additional 9 inches, making the total height of the Wardian case a striking 27 inches. The wire-work cage rises approximately 6 inches above the glass roof, creating a visually stunning and intricate structure. The Wardian case was a popular invention of the Victorian era, designed to bring the lush foliage of the tropics indoors. The inclusion of canaries, as depicted in this photograph, added an extra layer of novelty and delight. Ferns, part of the Polypodiophyta division, thrived in these enclosed environments, their delicate fronds unfurling in the humid conditions created by the glass walls. This image offers a glimpse into the captivating world of indoor gardening during the 1850s, a time when the pursuit of exotic plants and the beauty of nature held great allure.
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