{"id":2092,"date":"2026-07-16T14:30:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2092"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:55:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:55:03","slug":"dickey-a-avocado","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=dickey-a-avocado","title":{"rendered":"Dickey A. Avocado"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the warm, sun-kissed heritage of early 20th-century Southern California agriculture into your home with this exceptional vintage botanical art print. Originally hand-painted in April 1917 by the celebrated USDA scientific illustrator <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"240\">Amanda Almira Newton<\/b>, this exquisite watercolor study documents a longitudinal section of the historic &#8220;Dickey A&#8221; avocado variety (<i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"371\">Persea americana<\/i>), sourced directly from the estate of Edward Dickey in Hollywood, California.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Featuring a perfectly halved avocado with a rich, glossy emerald skin, creamy golden-yellow flesh, and a magnificent, textured mahogany seed pit, this meticulously restored print preserves the artist&#8217;s original handwritten archival details. Set against a naturally warm, minimalist ivory backdrop, this piece achieves a tranquil, organic aesthetic that effortlessly elevates modern walls with a touch of classic agricultural history.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History: <\/b>Amanda Almira Newton (c. 1860\u20131943) was one of the most prominent, prolific, and highly respected artists within the United States Department of Agriculture&#8217;s (USDA) Division of Pomology during the golden age of American botanical illustration. Working in the early 20th century, a period when color photography was not yet a viable medium for recording scientific details, Newton and her female contemporaries meticulously documented newly introduced crop varieties to aid American farmers. Painted on <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"516\">April 26, 1917<\/b>, this illustration depicts the &#8216;Dickey A&#8217; avocado\u2014a seedling variety developed on the Hollywood property of Edward Dickey and officially logged under USDA specimen number 92947. Today, Newton&#8217;s original masterworks are preserved in the National Agricultural Library, serving as a national treasure of botanical heritage.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A stunning display of early 20th-century realism, this composition uses crisp, focused minimalism to highlight the rich, buttery textures of the tropical fruit. Newton masterfully renders the transition of the avocado&#8217;s flesh, grading seamlessly from a vibrant lime-green edge into a soft, warm canary-yellow interior. The massive, teardrop-shaped seed takes center stage, painted with intricate layers of chestnut, ochre, and chocolate brown to give it a realistic, woody sheen. Grounded by authentic, elegant archival cursive displaying historical registration numbers, dates, and the Hollywood origin, this high-contrast print adds an effortless layer of academic and naturalistic charm to any space.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\">Culinary enthusiasts, home chefs, plant lovers, tropical gardeners, and collectors of vintage scientific diagrams and natural history watercolors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\">Bright modern kitchens, sunny dining rooms, breakfast nooks, cafes, or texturally rich gallery walls.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\">Modern farmhouse, biophilic, mid-century modern, Japandi, or transitional interior design styles that value clean spaces paired with warm, organic focal points.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Artist:<\/b> Amanda Almira Newton (A. A. Newton) &#8211; Vintage USDA Pomological Illustrator<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"99\">Title:<\/b> Dickey A. Avocado (<i data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"125\">Persea americana Study<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"149\">Subject:<\/b> Antique California Avocado Watercolor and Archival USDA Notation<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"223\">Original Date:<\/b> April 26, 1917<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"253\">Style:<\/b> Early 20th-Century Scientific Watercolor \/ Vintage Botanical Fine Art<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. 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