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Melittis Melissophullum (Bastard Balm) ( from Williams Curtis, Flora Londinensis, London, 1777–98)

published 1777–98
Place of PublicationLondon
Medium/TechniqueEngraving, hand-colored
DimensionsPlatemark: 37.5 x 22 cm (14 3/4 x 8 11/16 in.)
Sheet: 45.6 x 27.7 cm (17 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)
Credit LineBequest of George P. Dike—Elita R. Dike Collection
Accession number69.361
On View
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsL.r.: Engraved title
ProvenanceElita R. Dike, Brookline; to her spouse George P. Dike, Brookline; bequest to MFA May 14, 1969
A Variety of English Speedwell (Veronica Becabunga)
Unidentified artist, English, 18th century
published 1777–98
Unidentified artist, English, 18th century
Unidentified artist, English, 18th century
The Able Doctor, or America Swallowing the Bitter Draught
Unidentified artist, English, 18th century
1774