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Language of Flowers

Illustrator Kate Greenaway British
Publisher Routledge & Co. British
1884
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Language of Flowers
  • Illustrator: Kate Greenaway (British, London 1846–1901 London)
  • Publisher: Routledge & Co. (London)
  • Date: 1884
  • Medium: Color wood engraving
  • Dimensions: 5 7/8 x 4 15/16 in. (15 x 12.5 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession, transferred from the Library
  • Object Number: 21.36.100
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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