Botanic Garden, St Vincent, 1879 - 1887
Scope and Contents
244 x 191 mm. A view looking along a path in the gardens with trees and shrubs either side. Situated just below Government House and founded in 1763, the gardens are the oldest in the New World. Bligh's voyage to the South Seas in HMS 'Bounty' in 1787, which ended in mutiny, was made in order to supply the gardens with the breadfruit tree.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 - 1887
Creator
- From the Fonds: Morris, Sir (Daniel, 1844-1933, Knight) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor condition, fading and dirt staining, some worm holes.
Existence and Location of Copies
CN/CUL Y307G/32.
General
SG.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Originator(s)
Norton Brothers
Finding aid date
2003-03-12 14:57:05+00:00
Subject
- Norton Brothers (Organization)
Repository Details
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