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Common juniper (Juniperus communis L.): fruiting stem with separate leaf, fruit and floral segments, also 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:
- 18252i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Juniper fruits are used to flavour gin and liqueurs
Publication/Creation
[London], [1759]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 35 x 20.5 cm
Lettering
The Common Juniper Tree ... T.Sheldrake delin. C.H.Hemerich sculp.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18252i
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