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Watts, May Theilgaard

Leaf Prints: Yellow Buckeye

Identifier
3.27670
Format
Cyanotype photogram on fine black writing paper using light process with handwriting in white pencil.
Digitization Status
Digitized
Reproduction:
Original
Dimensions
19.7 cm W x 24.8 cm H (Item)
Extent
1 sheet
Type
Print
Date created
circa 1950
Description
A white negative nature print of yellow buckeye, or sweet buckeye, leaves, stems, and flowers on a dark background with identifying text at bottom right handwritten by May T. Watts.

Identifying text: 
  • Buckeye sweet
  • Aesculus octandra
NOTE: The scientific name Aesculus octandra is synonymous with the name Aesculus flava.
Subject - keywords and LC headings
Flowers
Leaves
Photograms
Stems (Botany)
Trees--Identification
Photographic prints
Aesculus flava Sol. (yellow buckeye)
Related Collections
Artwork
Language
English