Drawings. Selected and Executed by T. V. Munson

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Bound blank book containing 16 illustrations of plants, insects, sea shells, and a bird that are identified by Latin binomial nomenclature, often with a common-name label as well. The images are a mix of color and pencil-only and each one has a tissue page to separate it from the previous page. Two images include more information, indicating that they were drawn in 1872.

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[17] p. : ill. ; 20 x 25 cm.

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Munson, T. V. (Thomas Volney), 1843-1913 1872~.

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Bound blank book containing 16 illustrations of plants, insects, sea shells, and a bird that are identified by Latin binomial nomenclature, often with a common-name label as well. The images are a mix of color and pencil-only and each one has a tissue page to separate it from the previous page. Two images include more information, indicating that they were drawn in 1872.

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[17] p. : ill. ; 20 x 25 cm.

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Contents: Magnolia obovata -- Convallaria-Majalis. -- Ampelis cedrorum, Cedar Bird. -- Hedera helix. European Ivy. -- Verbena. (Ideal.) -- Maclura, aurantica. Osage Orange. -- Ilex, opaca. American Holly. -- Euphorbia splendens. -- Sphinx quinquemaculatus. -- Sphingidae. -- Cypraea. -- Murex. -- Dicentra spectabilis. Bleeding-heart -- Maréchal Neil [sic] Bud, Opening -- Nymph.

The cover of this ledger has decorative designs around the outer edge and around the title printed in the center: "Drawings." Handwritten below the title is "Selected and Executed by T. V. Munson."

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T. V. Munson Collection

Thomas Volney Munson (September 26, 1853 - January 21, 1913), a renowned grape horticulturist is most well known for his contributions to the field of horticulture and rootstock development. His grape research and collection of native Texas rootstock were the impetus in saving the French wine industry. The French government bestowed on Munson, the Chevalier du Merite Agricole (The French Legion of Honor) for his contribution in saving the French wine industry.

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Munson, T. V. (Thomas Volney), 1843-1913. Drawings. Selected and Executed by T. V. Munson, book, 1872~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1433631/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dallas Historical Society.

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