Ginseng Print, American American Ginseng Botanical Print, Vintage Herbal Wall Art, Sarcastic Apothecary

VIBE:
The Panax quinquefolius was the first major American export to China — long before cotton, long before tobacco overtook it, Daniel Boone and a generation of Appalachian "sang diggers" hauled forked roots out of the mountains and onto ships bound for Canton. By 1820 the wild populations were collapsing across the eastern range; today the species is listed as endangered or threatened in most states where it once grew. The republic financed its tea habit by mining its own forests. This print is the perfect addition to a study, library, or kitchen for anyone who appreciates an honest accounting of where the silk and porcelain actually came from.

PRINT:
— Caption: "The first major American export to China. By 1820, Appalachia had been stripped for tea money."
— Style: Vintage herbal engraving — the characteristic five-leaflet whorl above a forked, anthropomorphic root, framed by a small Chinese trade cartouche.
— Typography: High-contrast Didone serif, the dignity of a 19th-century apothecary plate.

✻ WHAT YOU’LL GET
Your purchase includes 6 high-resolution JPG files (300 dpi), ready to print in a variety of sizes.

Ratio Guide:
2:3 Ratio: 4×6, 8×12, 12×18, 16×24, 20×30, 24×36 in
3:4 Ratio: 6×8, 9×12, 12×16, 15×20, 18×24 in
4:5 Ratio: 4×5, 8×10, 16×20 in
5:7 Ratio: 5×7 in
11:14 Ratio: 11×14 in
ISO A2: A5, A4, A3, A2

✻ DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY
No physical product will be shipped. Frame is not included. This is a digital file for instant download.

✻ WHERE TO PRINT
We suggest printing on archival matte paper or textured cardstock to capture the depth of the vintage illustration.

✻ PLEASE NOTE
Colors may appear slightly different in print than on screen.
The artwork contains authentic vintage characteristics like paper grain and subtle age imperfections.

✻ LEGAL
Copyright © Mordant Press. For personal use only. Reselling, redistribution, or commercial use is strictly prohibited.