Croton Collection

The Croton Flour Mills of George V. Hecker & Co. - New York
The Croton Flour Mills of George V. Hecker & Co. - 199, 201 and 203 Cherry Street, New York, USA. The old windmill of 1776 and the modern mill of 1876. Date: circa 1890

Common jasmine, Jasminum officinale, Linn. Sp. plant 9. Jasmin commun. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

CROTON DAM, 1860. The dam on the Croton River in New York, which supplied water for the Croton Aqueduct. Wood engraving, American, 1860

Croton (colour litho)
3117045 Croton (colour litho); (add.info.: Croton tiglium Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Cascarilla tree, Croton eleuteria
5855121 Cascarilla tree, Croton eleuteria; (add.info.: Cascarilla tree, Croton eleuteria. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, Dracocephalum Melissa
5856608 Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, Dracocephalum Melissa; (add.info.: Croton tinctorium, Senecio elegans, and Dracocephalum Melissa. Dyers crook carrier, purple ragwort and balm)

Codiaeum hybrid, Tzar, Codiaeum variegatum. Drawn and chromolithographed by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean
FLO4664070 Codiaeum hybrid, Tzar, Codiaeum variegatum. Drawn and chromolithographed by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels

NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, autumn
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NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, Hudson River
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NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, fall foliage
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NY, Westchester, Croton on Hudson, New Croton Dam
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Abstract of Croton plant

Zeuxis and the Maidens of Croton (oil on copper)
621555 Zeuxis and the Maidens of Croton (oil on copper) by Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747); 36.8x49.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Dyers croton, Chrozophora tinctoria, and water forget-me-not, Myosotis scorpioides. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Codiaeum hybrid, le Tzar, Codiaeum variegatum. Drawn and chromolithographed by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Garden croton, Codiaeum variegatum (Codiaeum vanoosterzeei). Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1883

Variegated croton, Codiaeum variegatum (Codiaeum magnificum). Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1882

Chinese lamp on a chair stand and wax candles, Qing Dynasty
Chinese lamp on a chair stand and wax candles made of tallow from the tallow tree, Triadica sebifera, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Roughbark lignum-vitae and cascarilla
Roughbark lignum-vitae, Guaiacum officinale 1, seedpods a, (endangered), and cascarilla, Croton eluteria 2, bark b. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur

Purging croton, jamalgota or jepal, Croton tiglium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London

Sweetwood bark or sweet bark, Croton eluteria. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Cascarilla, Croton eluteria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants)

Purging croton, Croton tiglium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Croton-tree (engraving)
2781001 Croton-tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croton-tree. Illustration for Chatterbox (1889).); © Look and Learn

Cylon of Croton leading a revolt against the Pythagoreans, c
3614270 Cylon of Croton leading a revolt against the Pythagoreans, c.509 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Aqueducts (engraving)
5996448 Aqueducts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aqueducts.); © Look and Learn

The tripod of Apollo (engraving)
3635318 The tripod of Apollo (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tripod of Apollo)

Hawaii, Maui, Kihei, Croton tropical and colorful leaf plant

Palm fronds and Croton plants

Selective Focus On Yellow Croton Leaves

Hawaii, Oahu, Abstract image of a colorful Croton plant

Croton Dam, Westchester County, New York State, USA
Croton-on-Hudson, view from the top of the Croton Dam, Westchester County, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1908

Croton aqueduct at Yonkers
Old Croton aqueduct at Yonkers. The aqueduct was built 1837-42 to supply water to reservoirs in Manhatten, New York and remained in service until 1955. Date: 1845

Croton aqueduct title page
Title page of Illustrations of the Croton Aqueduct by F B Tower of the Engineer Department, Wiley and Putnam, New York and London, 1845 Date: 1845

Croton aqueduct bridge
Old Croton aqueduct bridge. The aqueduct was built 1837-42 to supply water to reservoirs in Manhattan, New York and remained in service until 1955. Date: 1845

Croton aqueduct bridge for roadway
Old Croton aqueduct bridge for roadway. The aqueduct was built 1837-42 to supply water to reservoirs in Manhattan, New York and remained in service until 1955. Date: 1845

Section through Croton aqueduct
Section through old Croton aqueduct. The aqueduct was built 1837-42 to supply water to reservoirs in Manhattan, New York and remained in service until 1955. Date: 1845

Croton aqueduct at Sing Sing
Old Croton aqueduct at Sing Sing. The aqueduct was built 1837-42 to supply water to reservoirs in Manhattan, New York and remained in service until 1955. Date: 1845

View above Croton Dam. The Croton aqueduct was built 1837-42 to supply water to reservoirs in Manhatten, New York and remained in service until 1955. Date: 1845

CROTON RESERVOIR, 1898. The Croton Reservoir on Murray Hill between 40th and 42nd Streets at Fifth Avenue, the present site of the New York Public Library. Photograph, c1898. photograph, c1898

CROTON: CORTLANDT MANOR. The Van Cortlandt Manor House in Croton, New York. Engraving, 1878

Croton and anthuriums in greenhouse, Woodenville, Washington

Ancient Greek coins 3rd -4th century BCE
Ancient Greek coins 3rd - 4th century BCE. Left to right. 1. Athena 5th Century BCE. 2. Athena 4th Century BCE. 3. Athena 4th Century BCE. 4. Pamphilia Asoendos 385-370 BCE 5

Angiosperm flower in amber
A flower trapped and preserved in Dominican amber. This specimen dates from the Lower Miocene period about 20 million years old

Croton compressus
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Croton reticulatum

CIVIL WAR: DRAFT RIOTS. The attack on Croton Cottage during the New York City Draft Riots of July 13-16, 1863. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

CROTON AQUEDUCT, 1860. High bridge of the Croton Aqueduct over the Harlem River. Wood engraving, American, 1860

CROTON AQUEDUCT, 1860. A ventilator tower of the Croton Aqueduct. Wood engraving, American, 1860

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Croton, a name that encompasses various aspects of history, nature, and art. From the Croton Flour Mills in New York to the fragrant Common jasmine plant, this caption takes you on a journey through different dimensions. The Croton Flour Mills of George V. Hecker & Co. , located in New York, symbolize the industrious spirit and innovation of the city. They were instrumental in providing flour for countless households and businesses. On a more botanical note, we have the enchanting Common jasmine (Jasminum officinale). Its delicate white flowers emit an intoxicating fragrance that has captivated people for centuries. A true gift from nature's garden. Speaking of gardens, let's not forget about Garden crotons (Codiaeum variegatum) with their vibrant foliage adding splashes of color to any landscape. The Variegated they are equally stunning with their multi-colored leaves creating a visual feast for the eyes. Art lovers will appreciate Zeuxis and the Maidens - an oil painting on copper depicting ancient Greek mythology intertwined with historical references. It serves as a reminder of how art can transcend time and tell captivating stories. Delving into natural dyes brings us to Dyers croton (Chrozophora tinctoria), which was used by ancient civilizations to create beautiful hues on fabrics. Its rich pigments added depth and character to textiles. Moving away from plants but still exploring history is the iconic Croton Dam built in 1860. This engineering marvel supplied water for the Croton Aqueduct, showcasing mankind's ability to harness nature's resources for societal progress. Intricate Chinese lamps from Qing Dynasty illuminate our imagination as they sit gracefully atop chair stands alongside wax candles. These elegant pieces provide both light and aesthetic pleasure within traditional Chinese settings. Shifting gears towards woodwork craftsmanship leads us to Roughbark lignum-vitae trees whose bark and cascarilla are utilized for various purposes.