Leaf impressions [labeled], circa 1793 Digital
Scope and Contents
Contains leaf impressions created by W.D. Peck in circa 1793 from trees and plants including the silver birch (Betula pendula); lemon balm (Melissa officinalis); greater celandine (Chelidonium majus); greater burdock (Arctium lappa); and horse mint (Mentha sylvestris).
Dates
- Creation: circa 1793
Researcher Access
Open for research.
Extent
1 cubic feet ( (3 document boxes, 1 oversize folder))Creator
- From the Collection: Peck, William Dandridge, 1763-1822 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository
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