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Photo:
Controls
A Giant Cactus
Object Details
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Date
1921
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Object Type
Photographs
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Medium
Photochromolithograph
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Contributors
Published by Fred Harvey Trading Co.
Printed by Detroit Publishing Co.
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Object Format
Postcard
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Dimensions
5 9/16 x 3 1/2 in.
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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.
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Collection Name
Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection
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Credit Line
Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas
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Accession Number
P1976.48.1600
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Copyright
Public domain
Additional details
Location: Off view
Part of:
Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection
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