United States Department of Agriculture
The USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection documents fruit and nut varieties developed by growers or introduced by USDA plant explorers around the turn of the 20th century. Technically accurate paintings were used to create lithographs illustrating USDA bulletins, yearbooks, and other series distributed to growers and gardeners across America.
Fast Facts:
- Time period: 1886 to 1942, with the majority created between 1894 and 1916.
- Content: 7,584 watercolor paintings, lithographs and line drawings, including 3,807 images of apples.
- Fruit origins: The plant specimens illustrated originated in 29 countries and 51 states and territories in the U.S.
- Artists: The paintings were created by approximately twenty-one artists commissioned by USDA for this purpose. Some works are not signed.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Pomological Watercolor Collection
1890 USDA - Plate 10 Nitrate of Silver Test
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Plate 10Nitrate of Silver Test of Food and Medicinal Oils, With and Without Phenol.US Dept of Agriculture1890Lithograph, ColoredPublisher: Government Printing Office, WashingtonSheet measures 5 5/8 x 8 7/8.
1890 USDA - Plate 8 Nitrate of Silver Test
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Plate 8Nitrate of Silver Test of Food and Medicinal Oils, With and Without Phenol.US Dept of Agriculture1890Lithograph, ColoredPublisher: Government Printing Office, WashingtonSheet measures 5 5/8 x 8 7/8.
1890 USDA - Plate 9 Nitrate of Silver Test
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Plate 9Nitrate of Silver Test of Food and Medicinal Oils, With and Without Phenol.US Dept of Agriculture1890Lithograph, ColoredPublisher: Government Printing Office, WashingtonSheet measures 5 5/8 x 8 7/8.
Augert Peach Antique Fruit Print 1908
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Augert PeachIssue date 1908 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Banquet Strawberry Antique Fruit Print 1890
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BanquetUS Dept of Agriculture1890Lithograph, ColoredPublisher: Government Printing Office, WashingtonSheet measures 5 5/8 x 8 7/8.
Bennett Apple Antique Fruit Print 1908
$45.00
Bennett AppleIssue date 1908 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Brabham & Groit Cowpeas Antique Vegetable Print 1908
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The Brabham and Groit CowpeasIssue date 1908 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet...
Brilliant Grapes Antique Fruit Print 1890
$45.00
Brilliant Issue date 1890 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
California Lemons Antique Fruit Print 1907
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California LemonsIssue date 1907 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges extra adhered paper to left side not affecting image colors still bright and attractive...
Champion Peach Antique Fruit Print 1908
$45.00
Champion PeachIssue date 1908 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Delicious Apple Antique Fruit Print 1907
$45.00
Delicious AppleIssue date 1907 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Eaton Raspberry Antique Fruit Print 1908
$45.00
Eaton RaspberryIssue date 1908 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Ensee Apple Antique Fruit Print 1907
$45.00
Ensee AppleIssue date 1907 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Goumi Berries Antique Fruit Print 1890
$45.00
Goumi (Elaeagnus Pungens)Issue date 1890 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx...
Kawakami Lonestar Persimmons Antique Fruit Print 1908
$45.00
PersimmonsIssue date 1908 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5 5/8...
King Orange Antique Fruit Print 1907
$45.00
King OrangeIssue date 1907 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Lambert Cherry Antique Fruit Print 1907
$45.00
Lambert CherryIssue date 1907 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Patten Apple Antique Fruit Print 1908
$45.00
Patten AppleIssue date 1908 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Pecan Varieties Kincaid President Wolford Antique Nut Print 1907
$45.00
Pecan VarietiesIssue date 1907 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Pecans Kennedy Bolton Carman Hodge Antique Nut Print 1908
$45.00
PecansIssue date 1908 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5 5/8...
Switzer Apple Antique Fruit Print 1890
$45.00
Switzer AppleIssue date 1890 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Tsuru Antique Fruit Print 1890
$45.00
TsuruIssue date 1890 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5 5/8...
Williams Apple Antique Fruit Print 1908
$45.00
Williams AppleIssue date 1908 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
Zengi (Zengy) Antique Fruit Print 1890
$45.00
Zengi (Zengy)Issue date 1890 US Dept of AgricultureIn VG condition or better age toning to edges colors still bright and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.Sheet measures approx 5...
