Thomas Cheeseman (1845 - 1923) was a famous New Zealand botanist. He was a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London.
He paved the way for the first comprehensive, illustrated flora for New Zealand.
Miss Matilda Smith, of the Royal Herbarium, Kew, was the main illustrator. Cheeseman sent specimens to Kew so her drawings could be accurate. They were published as lithographs in "Illustrations of the New Zealand Flora" in 1914.
Here are some of these antique lithographs for you to choose from. They have hand painted colouring.
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Clematis indivisaThe Māori name Puawhananga translates as “flower of the skies”, and traditionally its flowering meant the start of springThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in We..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Ranunculus LyalliThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips to ..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Knightia excelsaRewarewa flowers are a great source for honey production. It was also called the ‘Bucket of Water’ tree as it is useless for firewood.This is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published i..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Dracophyllum TownsoniThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Dracophyllum latifoliumThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting tri..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Dracophyllum recurvumThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Alseuosmia macrophyllaThis plant is known for the pleasant scent of its flowers, and its family name translates as "perfumed grove".This is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellingt..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)metrosideros ParkinsoniiThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting tr..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Metrosideros diffusaThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips ..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Vitex LucensPuriri is an invaluable food source for native wildlife and was sometimes called New Zealand teak or oak. It was used for furniture making, veneer, exterior joinery, boat building and tool handles.This is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is fr..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Agathis australisKauri forests are among the most ancient in the world and the largest species of tree in New Zealand. It was much sought after for ship and house building in the 19th century.This is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Tho..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Leptospermum SinclairiiThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting tri..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Pittosporum KirkiiThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips to..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Pittosporum crassifoliumThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting tr..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Veronica divergensThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips to..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Veronica MatthewsiiThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips t..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Veronica leiophyllaThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips t..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Veronica macranthaThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips to..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Thelymitra longifoliaThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Thelymitra unifloraThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips t..
US$125.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Bulbinella HookeriThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips to..
US$100.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Olea lanceolataThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips to ga..
US$100.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Hymenanthera novae-zelandiaeFrom the Greek meli (honey) and kytos (hollow container). Literally “honey-cave”!This is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the..
US$100.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)This is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips to gather specimens...
US$100.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Pimelea buxifoliaThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips to ..
US$100.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Gentiana gracifoliaThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips t..
US$100.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Gentiana chathamicaThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips t..
US$100.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Gentiana TownsoniThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips to ..
US$100.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Gentiana bellidifoliaThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips..
US$100.00
30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)This is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips to gather specimens...
US$100.00