Cassia Marilandica, Baptisia Leucophaea, Cercis Canadensis, and Cassia Chamaecrista

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Title

Cassia Marilandica, Baptisia Leucophaea, Cercis Canadensis, and Cassia Chamaecrista

Description

A watercolor painting of four plants. The written notation by the cassia marilandica indicates that it was painted on August 7, 1885, was sent by a Miss Lulu Bates, and is from Chatham, Massachusetts. The written notation by the Baptisia Leucophaea indicates that it was from Crete, Nebraska and was sent by John and Charlie Doane. It was painted in May 1890. The written notation by the Cercis Canadensis indicates that it is also known as the Judas Tree, is from Cincinnati, and was painted on May 4, 1892. The written notation by the Cassia Chamaecrista indicates that it is from Cohasset and was painted in August 1884.

Creator

Doane, Mary, 1829-1894

Original Format

Watercolor Painting