Luther Burbank Birthplace at its Original Site, Lancaster, Massachusetts, August 1928

THF245864 / Luther Burbank Birthplace at its Original Site, Lancaster, Massachusetts, August 1928

Artifact Overview

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

August 1928

Creators

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.2046

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.438 in
Width: 9.438 in

Keywords	United States, Massachusetts, Lancaster Photographic prints Photographs Houses Original sites Burbank, Luther, 1849-1926 Luther Burbank Birthplace

Artifact
Luther Burbank Birthplace
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.