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Watts, May Theilgaard

Leaf Prints: Shagbark Hickory

Identifier
3.27700
Format
Cyanotype photogram on fine black writing paper using light process with handwriting in white pencil.
Digitization Status
Digitized
Reproduction:
Original
Dimensions
19 cm W x 24.5 cm H (Item)
Extent
1 sheet
Type
Print
Date created
circa 1950
Description
A white negative nature print of shagbark hickory leaves, stems, twigs, buds, and flowers on a dark background with identifying text at bottom right handwritten by May T. Watts.

Identifying text: 
  • Hickory shellbark
  • Hicoria ovata
NOTE: The currently accepted scientific name for the shagbark hickory is Carya ovata.
Subject - keywords and LC headings
Buds
Flowers
Leaves
Photograms
Stems (Botany)
Trees--Identification
Twigs
Photographic prints
Carya ovata (Mill.) K. Koch (shagbark hickory)
Related Collections
Artwork
Language
English