Description
Discover the captivating world of horticultural artistry with our exquisite collection, featuring 'Heirloom Fruits of America'. This beautiful book showcases 100 stunning full-color illustrations drawn from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection, a treasure trove of 7,584 artworks crafted between 1886 and 1942 by renowned artists. Perfect for gardening enthusiasts, this book reveals the rich botanical diversity of America's heirloom fruits and serves as a visual history of American agriculture. Each illustration provides a glimpse into a past era where these fruits not only thrived but also became essential to the agricultural identity of the nation amidst a competitive fruit market. With the insightful introduction by Yale historian Daniel J. Kevles, readers will gain a thoughtful understanding of the significance of these artistic pieces in the context of American history. Shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781597145060. Format: Paper over boards. Year: 2020. Publisher: HeyDay Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781597145060
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2020
Publisher: HeyDay Books
Description:
Heirloom Fruits of America features 100 full-color illustrations selected from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection, an archive of 7,584 paintings, lithographs, and line drawings created from 1886 to 1942 by about sixty-five commissioned artists. These images served as de facto trademarks in the highly competitive and fraud-plagued American fruit industry in a time before patent protection extended to living organisms. They are also meticulously and beautifully rendered, uncovering a cache of botanical diversity in turn-of-the-century American agriculture. Yale historian Daniel J. Kevles's introduction deepens viewers' appreciation of these plates by placing these images in their historical context.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781597145060
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2020
Publisher: HeyDay Books
Description:
Heirloom Fruits of America features 100 full-color illustrations selected from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection, an archive of 7,584 paintings, lithographs, and line drawings created from 1886 to 1942 by about sixty-five commissioned artists. These images served as de facto trademarks in the highly competitive and fraud-plagued American fruit industry in a time before patent protection extended to living organisms. They are also meticulously and beautifully rendered, uncovering a cache of botanical diversity in turn-of-the-century American agriculture. Yale historian Daniel J. Kevles's introduction deepens viewers' appreciation of these plates by placing these images in their historical context.