{"product_id":"the-palmetto-and-its-south-carolina-home-9781611170498","title":"The Palmetto and Its South Carolina Home","description":"\u003cp\u003eA celebration of paintings and images exploring the beauty and strength of South Carolinas state tree  With its fanlike evergreen fronds  soft trunk  and strong root system  the palmetto is a wind-adapted palm that can bend with strong sea breezes without breaking or being uprooted. Emblematic of survival against opposition  the palmetto tree has captured the imaginations of South Carolinians for generations  appearing on the state seal since the American Revolution and on the state flag since 1861. The palmetto was named South Carolinas official state tree by Governor Burnet R. Maybank in 1939  and in 1974 Governor John C. West commissioned acclaimed South Carolina artist Jim Harrison to paint the official palmetto tree portrait for the State of South Carolina  an image that adorns the State House to this day. The Palmetto and Its South Carolina Home showcases the timeless  natural beauty of the state tree in marshland and coastal landscapes in the popular Harrison style.  Appearing on glassware  stationery  jewelry  and many other decorative and functional objects  the palmetto tree is an omnipresent symbol in South Carolina culture. For Harrison  the palmetto remains foremost an icon of the wondrous Carolina coastal habitats. Sweeping images of the coast have been part of Harrisons art since the beginning of his career  and he continues to illustrate his love of the South Carolina coast by capturing the beauty of the state tree amid the many stunning and enchanting scenes included here.  The Palmetto and Its South Carolina Home also explores the historical background of the tree and its many ties to South Carolinas heritage as a symbol of strength and beauty worthy of this artistic celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665878999093,"sku":"ByrdShop_1611170494","price":41.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781611170498.jpg?v=1782412094","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-palmetto-and-its-south-carolina-home-9781611170498","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}