frances harper, my hands were weak

This nature inspired art is the perfect size for that part of your wall you just don’t know what to do with—or that shelf in your room that, let’s be honest, holds nothing but plants. Whatever room you’re looking to add some beautiful words and a comforting reminder into, this poem can do the trick.

Hand-typed on my great grandfather’s 1931 Remington Noiseless typewriter, this one-of-a-kind custom quote print brings some of the outdoors to you with a real pressed flower that will maintain its vibrancy year-round. Sustainable materials are used at every point of the creation and shipping process, so you can feel good that your purchase is friendly to the earth.

Whether you’re looking for a piece of art that will bring powerful reminders to you or to a loved one, everything at flora & phrase is made carefully by hand so that nobody else has a piece exactly like yours.

🌱5.5x6 inches
🌱handmade with eco-friendly materials
🌱can be hung on cotton thread or not

If you'd like a different pressed flower, please add the color you would prefer in the "add a note to your order" field when you check out. Looking for a completely customized piece? Click here.

Frances Harper was a suffragist, abolitionist, poet, teacher, public speaker, and writer. At age 20, she became one of the first Black women to be published in the United States when she published her first book of poetry. She helped those escaping enslavement make their way along the underground railroad to Canada. In 1894 she helped found the National Association of Colored Women and served as the organization's Vice President.

10% of the profits of this piece are donated to the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs.