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Thomas Meehan, Botanist

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Vignetted carte-de-visite portrait of Thomas Meehan (1826-1902), American botanist. Meehan emigrated from England to Philadelphia in 1848. Served as editor to "The Gardener's Monthly" (1859-1888), and later his own "Meehans' Monthly" (1891-1902). The plant genus Meehania was named in his honor. Handwritten inscriptions at the bottom read, "Thomas Meehan, 1869," and "Editor Gardeners Monthly, Philadelphia."

Date Created:
1869
Creator:
Hinkle, D.

Publication Information

Creator
Hinkle, D.
Date Created
1869

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
7 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 24

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012RHX
Legacy ID
WHi 46880

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