Luther Burbank Birthplace
THF189115 / Luther Burbank Birthplace
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Artifact Overview
Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American plant breeder, naturalist, and author, was especially noted for his experiments with plants, fruits, and vegetables. He was born in this house, built around 1800 and originally located in Lancaster, Massachusetts. Although he attended local schools there, much of his knowledge about nature and plant life came from reading books at the public library.
Artifact Details
Artifact
House
Date Made
circa 1820
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Porches and Parlors District
Object ID
36.811.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Pine (Wood)
Plaster
Brick (Clay material)
Glass (Material)
Color
Red
Black (Color)
White (Color)
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