A Christchurch nursery, 1904 (6296882557)

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Summary[edit] Description: English: Nairn & Sons Ltd, Plant catalogue [cover], 1904-05, `Lithograph, coloured 240 x 182 mm, Printed Ephemera Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-Nairn-1904-01-cover Somewhat reminiscent of William Morris foliage designs in its shallow depth of field, this 1904 sales catalogue cover attracts with its warm vibrant colour. At the lower right is an illustration of the seal showing that the nursery had a special Royal appointment. C M Banks, the printer of many beautiful colour images at the time, lithographed the cover. Take a closer look. Date: 1904. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nationallibrarynz_commons/6296882557/. Author: National Library NZ on The Commons. Permission(Reusing this file): At the time of upload, the image license was automatically confirmed using the Flickr API. For more information see Flickr API detail. Flickr sets The magnet that draws the crowds. Flickr tags ephemera advertising. Flickr posted date31 October 2011.