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Gardening

Images

  • Four female torsos joined at the waist with garden features as heads; symbolising the four seasons in a garden. Etching by T. B., c. 1797.
  • A tree bearing fruit labelled with virtues; representing the life of the Christian. Coloured etching by J. Couse, c. 1780, after J. Bakewell.
  • Naked putti at work in a garden, representing the element earth. Etching by C. Duflos, ca 1750, after F. Boucher.
  • The Foundling Hospital: the main buildings seen from within the grounds. Engraving by W. Wallis after himself, 1816.
  • Two cherubim (?) in a garden pointing to the sky from where an angel looks down on the busy gardeners. Etching by J. Miller after himself.
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Catalogue

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    Horticultural therapy methods : connecting people and plants in health care, human services, and therapeutic programs / Rebecca L Haller & Christine L Capra.

    | Date: 2017
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    An inaugural discourse, delivered before the New-York Horticultural Society at their anniversary meeting, on the 31st of August, 1824 / by David Hosack.

    Hosack, David, 1769-1835. | Date: 1824
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    Two cherubim (?) in a garden pointing to the sky from where an angel looks down on the busy gardeners. Etching by J. Miller after himself.

    Miller, J. (Engraver) | Reference: 26661i
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    Months of the year: April. Engraving after P. Stevens.

    Stevens, Pieter, approximately 1567- | Reference: 46412i
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    Your wellbeing garden : how to make your garden good for you - science, design, practice / Alastair Griffiths, Matt Keightley, Annie Gatti, Zia Allaway.

    Griffiths, Alastair | Date: 2020
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