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Hundred Leaf Rose.

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

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

Date1857-1866

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 1/2 x 8 5/8in. (31.8 x 21.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 3/4 x 12 3/4in. (42.5 x 32.4cm)

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Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionFive full blown roses are gathered in a loose bouquet, together with three partially opened buds, two unopened buds, and leaves. Four thorny stems are visible at the bottom.

Object number1996.177.78

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "HUNDRED LEAF ROSE. / 452."

On verso, in pencil: upper left, "(from Box 22 / #5)" "Dwr 44" old accession number [crossed out]; center, "Lydia from George, 1866"; lower right, accession number.NotesDate Note: The print must date from 1866 or earlier, since according to an inscription on the verso, it was given to "Lydia" by "George" in that year. (Finlay 2/27/2004)

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