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Exp. 42-2 Camouflage study, Tests of lasting of foliage; Plant introduction garden, Coconut Grove, Fla.

HF-ID: HFH-0868
Category: Visual Materials
Creator: Loomis, Harold
Date: October 19, 1943
Location: Florida
Media: Photographs and negatives
Contents:
- 6 black and white photos: 3240, 3241, 3242, 3243 - 5"x7".
- 4 negatives: 3240n, 3241n, 3242n, 3243n - 5"x7".
Keywords: cabot foundation, camouflage
Abstract:
- 3240. General view of test plot (E. of RI garage, Test fences and cut palms wired upright) (K. A. Grossenbacher and Mr. Hever).
- 3241. Detail of Eucalyptus algeriensis, showing drying on left and normal foliage on right.
- 3242. Detail of coconut leaves after 4 days in (left to right) air, saltwater, and freshwater. No differences.
- 3243. Detail of coconut palms after 4 days in (left to right) air, saltwater (to rear), and freshwater (fore). Note drooping of petioles in air control.
Related Items:
- Research file: HF 1942-10 Camouflage Research Project
- Publication: Lasting properties of cut foliage
Archives Location: Historical Photographs accordion folder 1, Research - Cabot Foundation
Access: Active
Administrative Notes:
- Original HF-ID: 3240/3241/3242/3243