Lithograph, "Plumcots, Samples of a Distinct New Species of Fruit Produced by Luther Burbank" 1909

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1909

Subject Date

1909

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Possibly created in California.

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

45.55.9.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Luther Burbank.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10 in
Width: 12 in

Inscriptions

Charles | Bradford | Hudson | '09 | COPYRIGHTED | Plumcots. | PLATE 3. SAMPLES OF A DISTINCT NEW SPECIES OF FRUIT PRODUCED BY LUTHER BURBANK.
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