J-30-0143
ALFRED ADLARD Engraving, Florist's Journal, Puxley's Prince Albert Carnation
$265.00
DETAILS
An antique Victorian period engraved floral illustration. This journal publication covered topics related to floriculture, horticulture, and gardening, with finely executed illustrations.
LITERATURE
Florist's Journal for the Year 1840 (London: How and Parsons)
PROVENANCE
Boettcher Mansion (Denver, Colorado, 1907).
TITLE
Puxley's Prince Albert Carnation
MEDIUM
Colored engraving on paper
FRAMING
Matted and framed
PLACE OF ORIGIN
England | United Kingdom
MAKER
Engraver: Alfred Adlard (British, Active: 1800-42) | 30 Dorset Street, London, England
MARKS
Titled (lower center): Puxley's Prince Albert Carnation. London Published by How & Parsons, 132, Fleet Street, September 1, 1841. Marked (lower right): Engr by Alfred Adlard
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Mid 19th century
DATE
Circa 1840
DIMENSIONS
Width 11 Depth 1.75 Height 14 inches
Sight: Width 5 Height 8 inches
