Sappanwood tree (Caesalpinia sappan): flowering branch, pod and thorns. Coloured etching by J. Pass, c. 1799, after J. Ihle.
- Ihle, Johann-Eberhard, 1727-1814.
- Date:
- 25 September 1799
- Reference:
- 25491i
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Description
Sappanwood heartwood was formerly the source of a red dye
Publication/Creation
London : published as the Act directs by J. Wilkes, 25 September 1799.
Physical description
1 print : etching, with watercolour ; platemark 25.5 x 20.2 cm
Lettering
Cæsalpinia. the cæsalpinia sappan. J. Pass sc.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 25491i
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Location Status Access Closed stores