Over 3,000 watercolour illustrations of fruit cultivars were commissioned by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1886.
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Over 3,000 watercolour illustrations of fruit cultivars were commissioned by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1886.
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Synopsis
In 1886, the United States Department of Agriculture commissioned watercolour illustrations of over 3,000 fruit cultivars. These detailed images represent the work of skilled botanical illustrators. In 2019, the USDA digitized this collection, making it accessible to the public. The documentary examines how these illustrations contributed to the understanding of agricultural innovations and the concept of intellectual ownership in farming practices. The film presents a unique look at a forgotten chapter in agricultural history.
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Why Watch
- See detailed watercolour paintings from the 19th century.
- Find out how art influenced agricultural ownership.
- Meet the talented botanical illustrators behind the collection.
Did You Know
- The USDA commissioned over 3,000 fruit cultivar illustrations in 1886.
- The collection was digitized in 2019, making it accessible to the public.
- The illustrations are watercolour paintings created by botanical illustrators.
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What year did the USDA commission watercolour illustrations of fruit cultivars?
The USDA commissioned the watercolour illustrations in 1886.
How many fruit cultivars were illustrated in the USDA collection?
Over 3,000 fruit cultivars were illustrated in the USDA collection.
When was the USDA collection of fruit cultivars digitized?
The collection was digitized in 2019.
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