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Masson's Heath (Erica Massoni) (Pl. 356 from William Curtis, The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed, London, 1796)
Masson's Heath (Erica Massoni)
Masson's Heath (Erica Massoni) (Pl. 356 from William Curtis, The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed, London, 1796)
After: Sydenham Edwards (English, about 1768–1819)
Francis Sansom (English, active 1788–1810s)
Publisher: William Curtis (English, 1746–1799)
Francis Sansom (English, active 1788–1810s)
Publisher: William Curtis (English, 1746–1799)
published 1796
Place of Publication: London
Medium/Technique
Hand-colored etching
Dimensions
Platemark: 20.5 x 11.5 cm (8 1/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Sheet: 22.7 x 13.2 cm (8 15/16 x 5 3/16 in.)
Sheet: 22.7 x 13.2 cm (8 15/16 x 5 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession Number69.172
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Dunthorne 088; Nissen 2350
DescriptionNumber 356 from William Curtis, "The Botanical Magazine; or Flower Garden Displayed", London, 1787 - present). Started by William Curtis and issued in monthly parts containing three coloured plates; the first plate is dated 1786.
ProvenanceElita R. Dike, Brookline; to her spouse George P. Dike, Brookline; bequest to MFA May 14, 1969