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Hyssop (Hyssop officinalis L.): flowering stem with separate leaves and floral segments and a description of the plant and its uses. Coloured line engraving by C.H. Hemerich, c.1759, after T. Sheldrake.
- Sheldrake, Timothy, active 1740-1770.
- Date:
- [1759]
- Reference:
- 18231i
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Credit: Hyssop (Hyssop officinalis L.): flowering stem with separate leaves and floral segments and a description of the plant and its uses. Coloured line engraving by C.H. Hemerich, c.1759, after T. Sheldrake. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Description
A decoction of hyssop leaves is used on bruises and oil of hyssop flavours liqueurs
Publication/Creation
[London], [1759]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 34.8 x 20.5 cm
Lettering
Common hyssop ... T. Sheldrake delin. C.H. Hemerich sculp.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18231i
Lettering note
The name of the plant is listed in nine languages and a description of it and its uses are given in english
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores