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Mary Vaux Walcott

1860-07-31 – 1940-08-22

Portrait of Mary Vaux Walcott
Mary Vaux Walcott (1860-1940), third wife of Charles Doolittle Walcott (1850-1927), fourth Secretary (1907-1927) of the Smithsonian Institution. Mrs. Walcott was a noted wildflower artist and photographer. She is seen here in a formal front-view portrait from 1924.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Mary Morris Vaux Walcott (July 31, 1860 – August 22, 1940) was an American artist and naturalist known for her watercolor paintings of wildflowers. She has been called the "Audubon of Botany."

Occupation & Career

botanical illustrator, painter, photographer, botanist, scientific illustrator, artist, botanical collector, scientific collector

Faith & Community

Quakers

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

North American Wild Flowers; Illustrations of North American pitcherplants

Legacy Highlights

Church

Quakers

Notable Work

Illustrations of North American pitcherplants · North American Wild Flowers

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q6780882 — wikidata View source

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