Aconite or monkshood (Aconitum napellus L.): flowering stem with separate labelled floral segments. Engraving by J.Caldwall, c.1804, after P. Henderson.
- Henderson, Peter, active 1799-1829.
- Date:
- December 1804
- Reference:
- 18308i
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Description
Aconitum napellus is a source of aconitine used in heart treatment and formerly administered to criminals
Publication/Creation
London : Dr. Thornton, December 1804.
Physical description
1 print : stipple engraving with etching ; platemark 47.2 x 34 cm
Lettering
The Aconite or Monk's-Hood ... Henderson pinxt. Caldwall sculpt. London, Published for Dr. Thornton, Decr. 1804
The floral segments shown are numbered and labelled
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18308i
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