Amon Carter print details

A Giant Cactus

Object Details

  • Date

    1921

  • Object Type

    Photographs

  • Medium

    Photochromolithograph

  • Contributors

    Published by Fred Harvey Trading Co.

    Printed by Detroit Publishing Co.

  • Object Format

    Postcard

  • Dimensions

    5 9/16 x 3 1/2 in.

  • Inscriptions

    Recto:

    l.l. printed: H-1581 A GIANT CACTUS

    Verso:

    u.l. printed: FRED \ HARVEY "PHOSTINT" \ TRADE MARK REG U. S. PAT OFF. \ MADE ONLY BY DETROIT PUBLISHING CO.

    u.l. to c. printed: The deserts of Arizona are not monotonous or \ lifeless - but are picturesque and beautiful. Plan \ life is not wanting. The Saguaro cactus is plentiful, \ towering to a height of 30 to 60 feet. \ The cucumber cactus is fiercely throny with \ crimson flowers and a fruit which contains and edible \ seedy pulp of pleasant flavor. The yucca cactus has \ large cream colored flowers which are very beautiful.

  • Collection Name

    Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection

  • Credit Line

    Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas

  • Accession Number

    P1976.48.1600

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Additional details

Location: Off view
Part of: Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection

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