Souvenir seaweed picture

A 19th century folk art souvenir picture of various seaweeds found along the northwest coast of England, all delicately arranged in a basket.  With printed inscription beneath:

'Specimens of seaweeds and zoophites from the Isle of Man and New Brighton near Liverpool 1853'.

Very good condition

Sight:    7.25" x  9"    (18cm x 23cm)

Frame:  9.75" x 11.5"   ( 25cm x 29cm)

£ 125

Ref  158

The word zoophite,  known now as zoophyte, is an animal that resembles a plant such as a sea anemone. The term is no longer used in modern science.