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Original antique hand colored botanical engraving print by Phillip Miller London 1755.
The Mimosa Tree with original antique hand color …
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Original antique hand colored botanical engraving print by Phillip Miller London 1755.
The Mimosa Tree with original antique hand color latin text at the bottom of the print reading Published according to act of Parliament by P. Miller January 1755. Dimensions: Folio size, 9 7/8″ x 15″ overall plate measurement framed size 13 x 17"..
Philip Miller was considered the greatest gardener of his day. He was a member of the Society of Gardeners, founded in 1724, consisting of about 20 members, all luminaries of the horticultural world who named newly introduced plants, among other duties. When the foundation decided to publish an illustrated survey of these new plants, the task fell to Phillip Miller in 1724. The book was named the Gardeners Dictionary and was a very important horticultural milestone widely used for over 100 years. It became the forerunner of later Gardening Dictionaries. In 1775, Miller first published Figures of the Most Beautiful Plants Described in the Gardeners Dictionary. Among the illustrators were John Miller, Richard Lancake, and the renowned Georg Egret.
Please view our other Phillip Miller botanicals framed in the same presentation for group hanging displays.
The Mimosa or Persian silk tree (Albizia julibrissin) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree known for its feathery, fern-like leaves and showy, pink, fragrant flowers that resemble pom-poms. It typically grows 20–40 feet tall with a wide, umbrella-shaped canopy and is native to Asia, though it is widely planted as an ornamental in many parts of the world. While attractive, it is considered an invasive species in some areas due to its prolific seeding and ability to outcompete native plants
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- Dimensions
- 13ʺW × 1ʺD × 17ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Illustration
- Art Subjects
- Botanic
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Forest Green
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition some age discoloration Good antique condition some age discoloration less
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