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William Marriott Canby, Botanist
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Vignetted carte-de-visite portrait of William Marriott Canby (1831-1904), American botanist and businessman. Canby involved himself in many diverse endeavors in and around Wilmington, Delaware, over the course of his career. Canby's specialized in insectivorous plants, such as the Venus flytrap--a topic on which he corresponded with Charles Darwin. Shown here in three-quarter profile, wearing a bow tie. A handwritten inscription at the bottom reads, "W.M. Canby, 1869."
1869
Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917
Publication Information
| Creator | Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917 |
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| Date Created | 1869 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 7 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Increase A. Lapham papers, 1825-1930 |
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| Call Number | PH 24 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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