Illustration of Balistoid

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Object Details

Creator

Richard, John H. approximately 1807-

Subject

United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)

Summary

Drawing of a Balistoid by John Richard, based on sketches of fish observed or collected during the United States Exploring Expedition Collection, 1838-1842.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7186, Image No. SIA2011-1209

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

1838

1838-1842

Local number

SIA RU007186 [SIA2011-1209]

Restrictions & Rights

No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu

No Copyright - United States

Type

Scientific illustrations

Physical description

10.5 x 7.25

Data Source

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Topic

Fishes

Ichthyology

Metadata Usage

CC0

Record ID

siris_arc_396415