common soapwort (saponaria officinalis)
Artist
William Catto
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1843 - 1927)
Date1899
Mediumwatercolour on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG016375
Keywords
The leaves and roots of soapwort boiled in water produce a leathery liquid which can be used as a very gentle soap
William Catto
