Hand painted engraving of a branch from a nutmeg tree with an iris-like flower of yellow, red and white hanging off it. Under and behind is a diagram of fruit, seed and flower of the tree.
Artwork Details
Medium
Paper
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Swan
Attribution
Maker
Artist
M. D. Bancroft
Attribution
Maker
Artist
S. Curtis
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1831
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
Upper Left:"3059"
Lower Right:"Bancroft M.D. delt"
Center Lower:"Pub by S. Curtis Walworth Feb. 1, 1831"
Lower Left:"Swan Sc."
In pencil on bottom:"Jamaica Nutmeg"
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
9-1/4 in
Width
11-3/4 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 9 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (23.5 x 29.8 cm)
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
MP.94.1385 - Portfolio - Contents
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Found in portfolio MP.94.1385.
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General Note
Note
1 of 69
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StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom