Sample colored engraving of Acer eriocarpum from François André Michaux's Histoire des Arbres Forestiers de l'Amerique Septentrionale, Vol. 2, Pl. 13 (opp. page 278), Paris: L. Haussmann, 1813 Digital
Scope and Contents
Sample plate contains annotations about prices to produce in French and appears to have fewer colors than the published version.
Dates
- Creation: 1813
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is available by appointment for research. Researchers must register and provide valid photo identification. Please contact botref@oeb.harvard.edu for additional information.
Extent
1 items ; 18 x 19 cm.Creator
- From the Collection: Bigelow, Jacob, 1786-1879 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Botany Libraries, Gray Herbarium Library, Harvard University Repository
The Harvard University Herbaria houses five research libraries that are managed collectively as the Botany Libraries. The Gray Herbarium Library specializes in the identification and classification of New World plants with emphasis on North American plants. The Archives of the Gray Herbarium houses unique resources including personal papers, institutional records, field notes and plant lists, expedition records, photographs, original artwork, and objects from faculty, curators, staff, and affiliates of the Gray Herbarium.
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