Name/Title
PostcardEntry/Object ID
2019.22.22Description
Color photo postcard of a person standing next to a bristlecone pine tree. Label on reverse says, "Pine Alpha, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains, California. The age of this still living, ancient tree is 4,300 years as determined by borings visible in the picture. Dr. Edmund Schulman discovered these trees and conducted the studies leading to the establishment as 'the oldest living things on earth.' Elevations from 9,500 to 14,000 ft." Color photo by Bill Kelsey. S30486Photograph Details
Subject Place
Location
Ancient Bristlecone Pine ForestCollection
Mono County Historical Society CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Kelsey, BillRole
Photographer