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George Brookshaw

Pomona Britannica: No. 10 - Cherries

1805, published 1812
aquatint and stipple engraving printed in color and hand colored

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King Henry VIII of England (r. 1508-47) ordered cherries be introduced to England after tasting them on the continent.

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