Wellcome Collection
An Indian rubber plant (Ficus elastica), its flower and fruit segments bordered by six scenes illustrating its use by man. Coloured lithograph, c. 1840.
1840
Lettering: The Indian rubber plant. flowers germ nut or seed. flower. obtaining the caoutchou. making bottles of Indian rubber. Indian rubber torch, shoes, balls &c. Indian rubber used in drawing. macintosh cloth. air balloon varnished with Indian rubber
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