Past and present of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in artefacts

A collection of numismatic and philatelic artefacts, including medals, stamps, and commemorative coins, offers a visual narrative of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew's history. Key figures such as Sir Joseph Banks, Sir William Jackson Hooker, and Joseph Dalton Hooker are highlighted through these objects, showcasing their contributions to botany. The study provides detailed descriptions and images of these artefacts, including a Wedgwood medallion featuring Hooker’s portrait and stamps depicting Hooker. By analyzing these items, the paper reconstructs significant moments in Kew's past, offering insights into its botanical legacy and the evolution of its collections.

Blume, Ya. B., Barshteyn, V. Yu.,. (2016). Past and present of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in artefacts. Ukrainian Botanical Journal, 73(6), 612–620. https://doi.org/10.15407/ukrbotj73.06.612