Gift of Michael Shortell, 2009.210.1 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Dwarf Pear.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by D. M. Dewey American, 1819 - 1889

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. American, 1830 - 1840

Date1855-1860

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 3/8 x 7 1/2in. (23.8 x 19.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 7/8 x 8 1/8in. (30.2 x 20.6cm)

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Credit LineGift of Michael Shortell

DescriptionRipe pears hang from the branches of a small tree with dense foliage. A single pear lies on the ground beneath the tree.

Object number2009.210.1

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "DWARF PEAR. / D.M. Dewey's Series of Fruits, Flowers and Ornamental Trees, Rochester, N.Y."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, "J & J / $35--"NotesSubject Note: This print was probably formed part of a nurseryman's sales catalog. (Finlay 8/7/2009)

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