James Benjamin Chinn 1845 - 1919
Justicia - Brazilian Plume Flower
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| Collection |
MHS (unaccessioned) Photographs |
| Photographer |
Chinn, James |
| Description |
A black and white study of a Brazilian Plume flower. Scientific name: Jacobinia carnea. Synonym: Justicia carnea. Family: Acanthaceae. Origin: South America. A note on the reverse reads: "Justicia French Dwarf pink. Mr. Chinn" and a coloured photograph on the internet site www.TopTropicals.com of a Justicia carnea radiant looks to be the same plant.
In 1906: "Mr. Chinn is a member of the Marlborough Agricultural and Pastoral Association, takes a keen interest in horticultural matters, and has some fine conservatories and gardens at his private residence in Grove Road." [Source: Cyclopedia of New Zealand Volume 5, 1906, p341]
Found in an envelope with "J. Chinn Photography" written on it in the Museum workroom research shelves on 25 August 2009 by Jenny Pierson. |
| Object ID |
0000.900.0782 |
| Object Name |
Photograph |
| Place |
Grove Road, Blenheim |
| Title |
Justicia - Brazilian Plume Flower |
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Last modified on: December 08, 2014
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