‘Jersey Crab’
Date
1842
Creator - Organisation
Gavin & Duthie, Lithographer
After
Ebenezer Emmons junior (1822 - 1907, American) , Artist
Object type
Library reference
56797
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (page): 287mm
width (page): 230mm
width (page): 230mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Botanical study of the cultivated apple variety Jersey Crab, showing two fruits on the bough with leaves.
Plate 39 from the book Agriculture of New-York, by Ebenezer Emmons, v.3 (Albany, C. van Benthuysen, 1851).
The plate is inscribed ‘Pl.39.’ above; and below: ‘Drawn by E. Emmons Jr. Engraved & Printed by Gavit & Duthie.’
Ebenezer Emmons (1799-1863) American geologist, associated with the Geological Survey of the State of New York. His son acted as a paid assistant and illustrator after Emmons senior’s appointment as the State Geologist.
Plate 39 from the book Agriculture of New-York, by Ebenezer Emmons, v.3 (Albany, C. van Benthuysen, 1851).
The plate is inscribed ‘Pl.39.’ above; and below: ‘Drawn by E. Emmons Jr. Engraved & Printed by Gavit & Duthie.’
Ebenezer Emmons (1799-1863) American geologist, associated with the Geological Survey of the State of New York. His son acted as a paid assistant and illustrator after Emmons senior’s appointment as the State Geologist.
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