Kapok or silk cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra) growing by a village in Surinam. Coloured lithograph by P. Lauters, c. 1839, after P. J. Benoit.
- Benoit, P. J. (Pierre Jacques), 1782-1854.
- Date:
- [1839]
- Reference:
- 21020i
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Description
The silk cotton tree produces kapok, used in stuffing mattresses and in insulation
Publication/Creation
[Bruxelles (Brussels)], [1839]
Physical description
1 print : lithograph, with watercolour
Lettering
P.J.Benoit del. Lauters lith.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 21020i
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Location Status Access Closed stores