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Pears from America's Past - Set of Five Cards
Pears from America's Past - Set of Five Cards
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This is a set of five decorative cards. These 4" by 6" pieces of art make elegant, inexpensive gifts for gardeners and naturalists. Create beautiful collages and displays. Hundreds of watercolors to collect and choose from including apples, berries, figs, grapes, pears, plums, wildflowers, and more.
Bartlett Seckel Pear: This Bartlett Seckel Pear originated from South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. It was painted in 1916 by Royal Charles Steadman (1875-1964).
Elizabeth Pear: This Elizabeth Pear originated from South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. It was painted in 1922 by Royal Charles Steadman (1875-1964).
Mt Vernon Pear: This Mt Vernon Pear originated from South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. It was painted in 1916 by Royal Charles Steadman (1875-1964).
Kieffer Pear: This Kieffer Pear originated from Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was painted in 1925 by Royal Charles Steadman (1875-1964).
Winter Nelis Pear: This Winter Nelis Pear originated from Talent, Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It was painted in 1913 by Amanda Almira Newton (1860-1943).
The Paintings: Between 1886 and 1942, growers around the United States sent thousands of fruit and nut samples to the United States Department of Agriculture to be identified and painted. Lithographs of these watercolor paintings were created to illustrate USDA bulletins, yearbooks, and other publications distributed to growers and gardeners across America.
The Card: These are high-quality matte 4” by 6” one-sided cards that can be used as a post card or framed as part of a wall arrangement. The cards have the following characteristics: 4/4 full bleed; 300 GSM; paper thickness is 0.13″; and laminated feel. These are not greeting cards and do not come with an envelope.
Attribution: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
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