Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans): stem with fruit and nut and floral segments. Coloured lithograph by C. Rosenberg, c. 1850, after himself.

  • Rosenberg, C. T., active approximately 1850.
Date:
[1850-51]
Reference:
26353i
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The nutmeg seed is ground and used for flavouring food. The seed oil is medicinal and used to flavour toothpaste and cigarettes

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[London], [1850-51] (London : C. F. Cheffins)

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1 print : lithograph, with watercolour

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Myristica moschata C. T. Rosenberg del & lith. printed by C. F. Cheffins, London

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Wellcome Collection 26353i

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