A butterfly orchid (Oncidium papilio) with large, ornate border. Chromolithograph by O. Jones, 1845.
- Jones, Owen, 1809-1874.
- Date:
- [1845]
- Reference:
- 28323i
- Part of:
- The gallery of exotic flowers
- Pictures
About this work
Publication/Creation
[London] : [H.N. Humphreys], [1845]
Physical description
1 print : chromolithograph ; 49.2 x 38 cm.
Contributors
Lettering
Oncidium papilio (the butterfly orchid) a native of Trinidad introduced in 1823 requires to be cultivated in the stove
The lettering is on a paper strip mounted on the image
References note
The literary gazette, 1477, May 10 1845, page 300.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 28323i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores