Name/Title
Glass Negative, Butterfly WeedEntry/Object ID
2024.53.036Description
A glass negative from Harris Seeds. These were taken for use in one of their catalogs. Written on the original envelope was: Asclepias Tuberosa. Includes two original photographs printed from the negative. On back of the photographs is: Asclepias TuberosaPhotograph Details
Type of Photograph
Negative, Glass PlateSubject
Butterfly Weed, Asclepias TuberosaSubject Person or Organization
Harris Seed CompanySubject Place
City
RochesterState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaContext
Joseph Harris founded Harris Seeds in 1879. The company still exists as of 2025.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumMade/Created
Date made
1921Place
City
RochesterState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaParts
Count
2Parts
1 Negative, 1 PhotographRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Harris, Joseph, 1828-1892, Harris Seed CompanyRelated Places
Place
City
RochesterState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America
