Mangifera indica - Sandersha 2
1910
Imagine slicing into a ripe mango in 1910 Puerto Rico—that’s the vibe of this botanical study by Elsie E. Lower. She meticulously painted the 'Sandersha' variety, showcasing the bright orange flesh and the fuzzy, pale seed with scientific accuracy. The handwritten notes at the bottom, dated June 1910, connect this piece to Professor C.F. Kinman, likely part of a USDA effort to catalog exotic fruits for American agriculture. It’s a delicious slice of history that turns a simple fruit into a work of art.
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