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Orra White Hitchcock
American botanical artist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Orra White Hitchcock (March 8, 1796 – May 26, 1863) was one of America's earliest women botanical and scientific illustrators and artists, best known for illustrating the scientific works of her husband, geologist Edward Hitchcock (1793–1864), but also notable for her own artistic and scientific work.
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![]() Hitchcock, ca. 1860 | |
Born | Orra White (1796-03-08)March 8, 1796 |
Died | May 26, 1863(1863-05-26) (aged 67) |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Botanical and scientific illustration; geological landscapes; lecture illustrations. |
Spouse | Edward Hitchcock |
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