Flower and roots of a red lily (Lilium carolinianum) and a whampum snake (Coluber fasciatus). Etching by M. Catesby, c.1731, after himself.

  • Catesby, Mark, 1683-1749.
Date:
[1731-1749]
Reference:
21005i
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Publication/Creation

[London], [1731-1749]

Physical description

1 print : etching ; platemark 25 x 35 cm

Contributors

Lettering

Lilium & c. Angius & c. The lettering "philadelphium Lin. Red lily" and "an Coluber fasciatus Lin. Whampum snake" is inscribed on the print in black ink

Reference

Wellcome Collection 21005i

Creator/production credits

Bears artist's monogram "M" for Mark Catesby

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