1849 Pl 14 Wood Structure - Emmons

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EBENEZER EMMONS

Pl 14 Wood Structure

Fig. 1. Transverse section of the CANADA BALSAM.
Fig. 2. Section parallel to the medullary rays, showing the dotted tissue in a medullary ray.
Fig. 3. Section perpendicular to the medullary rays.
Fig. 4. Transverse section of the TAMARACK.
Fig. 5. Transverse section of HEMLOCK, magnified about five diameters.
Fig. 6. Transverse section of Hemlock, greatly magnified.
FIG. '7. Section of the firms ELM parallel to the medullary rays, showing the spiral vessels of the wood.
Fig. 8. Transverse section of the Taxus.
Fig. 9. Transverse section of the WHITE ELM.

1849
Lithograph, Uncolored
Sheet Size 11.25 x 8.75 inches
Publisher: C Van Benthuysen, Albany
VG+ condition with toning to margins

PrintMaker
Ebenezer Emmons (May 16, 1799 – October 1, 1863), American geologist and author, with an interest in geology and fossils.

Drawn By
Ebenezer Emmons Jr , Artist and Illustrator, son to author and geologist Ebenezer Emmons (1799-1863)

Engraver
Gavit & Duthie , Engraving firm of John E Gavit (1817-1874) and James Duthie (1850 - 1873?)