book
Dublin Core
Title
book
Description
“Lessons in Flower and Fruit Modeling in Wax," 4th edition. This book was used at Loretto Academy, KY, in the 1850s [sic] when making wax flowers was one of the academy arts. The book has a brown cover, trimmed in gold, with a picture of flowers in the center. It is by J.H. Mintorn (modeler of flowers in wax to the Queen) and was published in London by George Routledge and Sons. See also #0367.
The publisher's catalog in the back of the book is dated 1879. The first edition is dated 1870 (Worldcat.org).
The publisher's catalog in the back of the book is dated 1879. The first edition is dated 1870 (Worldcat.org).
Date
1879
Format
6.75" x 4.25"
Type
Books
Identifier
0368
Files
Citation
“book,” Loretto Heritage Center Artifacts, accessed May 18, 2024, https://lorettoheritagecenter.omeka.net/items/show/467.