The image is a vintage botanical illustration showcasing three different sections of wood from the *Rhus typhina* plant, commonly known as Sumach, Stag-horn Sumach, or Virginian Sumach. Each section is presented as a rectangular image, stacked vertically. **Top Section (Transverse Section):** This section displays a cross-cut view of the wood. Concentric rings are clearly visible, representing the annual growth rings. The color is a warm, reddish-brown with variations in tone. The grain appears relatively tight and uniform. **Middle Section (Radial Section):** This section shows a radial cut of the wood. The grain runs more or less straight and parallel, creating a linear pattern. The color is similar to the transverse section, with a reddish-brown hue. The texture appears slightly coarser than the transverse section. **Bottom Section (Tangential Section):** This section presents a tangential cut of the wood. The grain exhibits a more wavy and irregular pattern, with prominent curves and swirls. The color is again reddish-brown, with variations in tone. The texture appears more pronounced and textured than the other two sections. **Text:** Above the images, the text reads "5. RHUS TYPHINA, L.", followed by the common names of the plant. Below the images, there is additional text in different languages, including "Ger. Hirschkolben Sumach, Fr. Sumac, Sp. Zumaque.", and a note indicating that the sections were published and made by Romayn B. Hough, B.A., Lowville, N.Y., U.S.A. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of a vintage botanical illustration, with a focus on detailed observation and accurate representation of the wood's structure and grain.