Cress (Lepidium sativum L.): flowering stem with separate leaf 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:
- 18227i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Cress is eaten in salads and was used medicinally
Publication/Creation
[London], [1759]
Physical description
1 print : line engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 35 x 20.5 cm
Lettering
Garden cresses ... T.Sheldrake delin. C.H.Hemerich sculp.
The name of the plant is listed in nine languages and a description of it and its uses are given in english
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18227i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores