English ivy (Hedera helix L.): fruiting stem with separate floral segments and part of stalk, 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:
18251i
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Description

Common ivy leaves are used for dressing tissues and the fruit as a purgative

Publication/Creation

[London], [1759]

Physical description

1 print : line engraving, with watercolour ; platemark 35 x 20.5 cm

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Common Ivy ... 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 18251i

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