Fruit: From the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (Tiny Folio)
Abbeville Press
ISBN13:
9780789214270
$13.52
Lifelike and delectable watercolors of fruitin a book about as tall as a pear Between 1886 and 1942, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Pomology Divisionpomology being the study of fruit growingcommissioned an illustrated register of fruits, most of which were painted by women artists. These watercolor illustrations were invaluable to growers, who used them as records of prized varieties that were in danger of being stolen or counterfeited by competitors. Today, the watercolors serve as a time capsule of Americas past agricultural landscape, including many heirloom varieties now lost. This little book highlights 250 of the most mouthwatering paintings from the Pomological Watercolor Collection, including fruit from all fifty states and around the world, from apples and oranges to gooseberries and plums. It will make a delightful gift for gourmets and gardeners alike.
- | Author: Editors Of Abbeville Editors Of Abbeville Press, Lee Reich
- | Publisher: Abbeville Press
- | Publication Date: Oct 25, 2022
- | Number of Pages: 288 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Hardcover/Art
- | ISBN-10: 078921427X
- | ISBN-13: 9780789214270
- Author:
- Editors Of Abbeville Editors Of Abbeville Press, Lee Reich
- Publisher:
- Abbeville Press
- Publication Date:
- Oct 25, 2022
- Number of pages:
- 288 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Hardcover/Art
- ISBN-10:
- 078921427X
- ISBN-13:
- 9780789214270