Bartram Collection

Franklinia alatamaha, franklinia
Drawing 1 (Ewan Frontispiece) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Sabatia bartramii, savannah pink & Eacles imperialis, imperi
Drawing 11 (Ewan 38) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Oenothera grandiflora, evening primrose
Unnumbered drawing (Tab IV) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Agkistrodon piscivorus, cottonmouth snake
Drawing 61 (Ewan 50) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Northern or hen harrier, Circus cyaneus. (Marsh hawk, Falco uliginosus). Illustration copied from George Edwards based
FLO4641395 Northern or hen harrier, Circus cyaneus. (Marsh hawk, Falco uliginosus). Illustration copied from George Edwards based on an original drawing by William Bartram

John Bartram (1699-1777) 'Father of American botany': botanist agriculturist
531990 John Bartram (1699-1777) 'Father of American botany': botanist agriculturist: original member of American Philosophical Society. Bartram's house near Philadelphia

Turkey vulture and Coopers hawk
Turkey vulture, Cathartes aura 1, and Coopers hawk, Accipiter cooperii, adult 2, young 3. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens

SIAMESE CAT SITS UPRIGHT
A handsome Siamese cat, Geeka (owned by Mrs Bartram), sits upright. Date: 1935

Colinson, (1694-1768), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Colinson, (1694-1768), 1830. Peter Collinson (1694-1768) Fellow of the Royal Society, avid gardener and friend of John Bartram who was in correspondence with Benjamin Franklin about electricity

House of John Bartram (1699-1777), American botanist and agriculturist, 1884. Regarded as the Father of American botany, Bartram was one of the founder members, along with Benjamin Franklin

BARTRAM: SEMINOLE CHIEF. Mico Chlucco, the Long Warrior, an Oconee Seminole chief in northern Florida. Aquatint, 1791, by James Trenchard

Nyssa ogeche, ogeechee lime & Crataegus sp. hawthorn
Drawing 35 (Ewan 4) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

JOHN BARTRAM HOUSE. View from the southeast of the seed house built by American botantist John Bartram, Philadelphia, c1728. Photograph by Joseph Elliot, 2002

JOHN BARTRAM HOUSE. View from the southwest of the greenhouse built by American botantist John Bartram, Philadelphia, c1728. Photograph by Joseph Elliot, 2002

JOHN BARTRAM HOUSE. Detail of an inscription in the south bay between the first and second story windows of the house and garden built by American botanist John Bartram in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

JOHN BARTRAM HOUSE. View from the southwest of the house and garden built by American botanist John Bartram in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c1728. Photograph by Joseph Elliot, 2002

JOHN BARTRAM HOUSE. East elevation of the house and garden built by American botanist John Bartram in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c1728. Photograph by Joseph Elliot, 2002

JOHN BARTRAM HOUSE. View of the outbuildings, including a greenhouse, shed, classroom, and kitchen, of the house built by American botantist John Bartram, Philadelphia, c1728

JOHN BARTRAM HOUSE. View from the northeast of the house and garden built by American botanist John Bartram in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c1728. Photograph by Joseph Elliot, 2002

AUDUBON: SANDPIPER. Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda), formerly known as Bartrams Sandpiper or Upland Plover. Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

WILLIAM BARTRAM (1739-1823). American naturalist. Engraving, 19th century

BARTRAM: TITLE PAGE, 1791. Title page from from William Bartrams Travels Through North & South Carolina, Georgia, East & West Florida, .... 1791

BARTRAM: TITLE PAGE, 1791. Title page of An Account of the Persons, Manners, Customs and Government of the Muscogulges or Creeks, Cherokees, Chactaws, &c

JOHN BARTRAM HOUSE. Southeast view of the house and garden of American botanist John Bartram in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, built between 1728 and 1731. Drawing, 1882, by Joseph Pennell

William Bartram (1739-1823) American naturalist: son of the botanist John Bartram (1699-1777) Wood engraving, New York, 1896

John Bartram (1699-1777) Father of American botany : botanist agriculturist: original member of American Philosophical Society. Bartrams house near Philadelphia. Wood engraving, New York, 1884

The Great Alachua Savanah, Florida, 1775 C016 / 5561
The Great Alachua Savanah in the province of East Florida. Pen and ink map (1775) by William Bartram (1739-1823). Original artwork held in the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Lepomis microlophus, redear sunfish
Drawing 10 (Ewan 37) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Empidonax virescnes, Elliottia racemosa, Callirrhoe triangul
Acadian flycatcher, elliottia, poppy mallow and pipit. Drawing 20 (Ewan 46) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Nelumbo lutea, American lotus & Dionaea muscipula, venus fly

Asimina obovata, flag pawpaw & Asimina pygmaea, dwarf pawpaw
Drawing 18 (Ewan 45) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Asimina obovata, pawpaw apple
William Bartrams botanical specimens which he named Anona grandiflora, pawpaw apple. Bartram collected these during his expedition through the southern colonies for Dr. John Fothergill

Alligator mississippiensis, American alligator
Alligator of St Johns. Drawing 22 (Ewan 49) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Pen and ink. Size: 235 x 366

Archilochus colubris, ruby-throated hummingbird
Drawing 58 (Ewan 20) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Flycatcher, elliottia, purple malve and pipit
Drawin 19 from the Botanical and Zoological Drawings, 1756-1788 by William Bartram. Original artwork held in the Natural History Museum, London

Sarracenia flava, yellow pitcher plant & Sarracenia purpurea
Nelumbo lutea, American lotus & Triodopsis albolabris, land snail & Cemophora coccinea, scarlet snake. Drawing 30 (Ewan 22) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Pinckneya bracteata, fever tree
Unnumbered drawing from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Namyda agassizii, soft shelled tortoise of Georgia
Drawing 46 (Ewan 24) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Clemmys guttata, spotted turtle

Amianthium muscaetoxicum, fly poison
Drawing 38 (Ewan 7) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Canna flaccida, swamp canna
Drawing 48 (Ewan 26) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Dendroica magnolia (Wilson), magnolia warbler
Drawing 64 (Ewan 2) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Crotalus adamanteus, eastern diamondback rattlesnake
Drawing 60 (Ewan 50) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Grus canadensis pratenis, Florida sandhill crane
Drawing 3 (Ewan 30) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Lepomis macrochirus, bluegill
Drawing 7 (Ewan 34) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Hydrangea quercifolia, oak-leaf hydrange
Unnumbered drawing (Tab III) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

The Great Alatchua Savanah in the province of East Florida
Drawing 26 (Ewan 57) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Crested red bird of florida, or virginia nightingale
Drawing 24a from the Botanical and Zoological Drawings 1756-1788, by William Bartram. Original artwork held in the Natural History Museum, London

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Exploring the Legacy of Bartram: A Journey through Nature's Wonders" Step into the world of Bartram, where botanical marvels and captivating wildlife await. From the enchanting Franklinia alatamaha, also known as Franklinia, to the delicate Sabatia bartramii or Savannah Pink, nature's beauty unfolds in every corner. Immerse yourself in the realm of Eacles imperialis, commonly referred to as Imperi - a majestic moth that graces us with its presence. As you wander further, be greeted by vibrant Oenothera grandiflora or Evening Primrose, painting landscapes with their radiant blooms. But tread carefully. Watch out for Agkistrodon piscivorus - the notorious Cottonmouth Snake lurking nearby. Its venomous gaze reminds us of nature's duality. Look up to witness a mesmerizing dance between Turkey Vultures and Cooper's Hawks soaring high above. Their graceful flight patterns weave tales of freedom and survival against all odds. In this diverse tapestry lies an unexpected sight – a Siamese Cat sitting upright with curiosity gleaming in its eyes. A reminder that even amidst wilderness, companionship can be found in unlikely places. Travel back in time to explore John Bartram's House – a sanctuary built by American botanist and agriculturist John Bartram himself. Marvel at his collection of Nyssa ogeche or Ogeechee Lime trees and Crataegus sp. , better known as Hawthorn bushes - testaments to his passion for horticulture. Gaze upon the seed house from the southeast and greenhouse from the southwest; these structures stand as silent witnesses to John Bartram’s dedication towards nurturing plants that would shape our understanding of botany today. Lastly, meet Mico Chlucco - The Long Warrior; an esteemed Seminole Chief who carries on Bartram’s legacy through generations. His connection with the land and its people echoes the profound impact of Bartram's explorations.