This is an original 1936 color print of an entomologist working at the Department of Agriculture. In the year 1935, a year before this image was published, the Department apprehended 45,000 foreign insects. The only insect that survived was the Mediterranean fruit fly, which did considerable damage to crops.
CONDITION
This 75+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.
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Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
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Grade: Very Fine +++
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Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 4.25 inches; 24 x 11 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: science, scientific, laboratory, entomology
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