Luther Burbanks's Santa Rosa Plums, 1907
THF277199 / Luther Burbanks's Santa Rosa Plums, 1907
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Artifact Overview
Luther Burbank (1849-1926), an American horticulturalist and author, gained a reputation for selective breeding that yielded more than 800 new fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other plants. By 1906, Burbank's international fame had brought multiple solicitors to his home in Santa Rosa, California, interested in documenting his work. A deal with Minneapolis publisher Dugal Cree resulted in this promotional postcard.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1907
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.94.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 3.5 in
Inscriptions
on front:
No. 105. Luther Burbank's Santa Rosa Plums, awarded Gold Medal at Lewis and Clark World's Fair. In quality, surprisingly exquisite.
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