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Two stalks of Indian corn sixteen feet in height

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

October 14, 1817

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 88

Additional Source Text:

"Raised by Mr. William Garret, in Upper Darby Township."

Poulson's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia), 21 Nov 1817 provides donor's name.

Current Common Name:

Corn; maize

Current Scientific Name

Zea mays