Gardening tools and equipment, circa 1800
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Gardening tools and equipment, circa 1800
Gardening tools and equipment, circa 1800.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from James Maddocks The Florists Directory, London, John Harding, 1810
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Step back in time with this exquisitely handcolored copperplate engraving from James Maddocks' The Florist's Directory, published in London in 1810. This image offers a glimpse into the world of gardening tools and equipment used during the early 19th century. The illustration showcases a variety of essential gardening implements, each meticulously detailed to capture their unique design and function. At the center, a winterframe is depicted, a protective structure used to shield tender plants from frost during the colder months. Surrounding it, a stageforauriculas, a raised platform designed for growing and displaying auriculas, a popular ornamental flower of the time. Other tools and equipment featured in the engraving include a fernpeg, used for lifting and transplanting ferns, a notchedstake for securing plants, a carnationpot for growing carnations, and a papercap for covering young plants. Brasswire and wirenippers are also shown, used for securing and shaping plants. The engraving also highlights various accessories, such as a shade for protecting delicate blooms from the sun, carnationpiping for making decorative edging, and a cardprotector for safeguarding seedlings. The intricate details of each item are beautifully rendered, with a delicate pink blossom adding a touch of natural beauty to the scene. This historical botanical illustration provides a fascinating window into the world of gardening during the early 1800s, showcasing the unique tools and techniques used to cultivate and care for plants during this period. A must-have for garden enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with an appreciation for the beauty of botany.
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