Macroura. Pl. 33

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Macroura. Pl. 33 (Lobster-like)
Diagram of crayfish anatomy
Macroura. Pl. 33 (Lobster-like)

Object Details

Associated Name

Wilkes, Charles

original artist

Dana, James Dwight

graphic artist

Dougal, W. H.

printer

Sherman, C.

author

Dana, James Dwight

Description (Brief)

This engraved printing plate was prepared to print the image "Macroura. Pl. 33" for the publication "United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," Volume 13-14, Crustacea, Atlas, in the edition Philadelphia : C. Sherman, 1855. The plate images were engraved by W. H. Dougal after J. D. Dana.

Location

Currently not on view

Date made

1855

ID Number

1999.0145.427

accession number

1999.0145

catalog number

1999.0145.427

Object Name

Plate

plate, printing

Object Type

Engraving

Physical Description

metal, copper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 43 cm x 28.2 cm; 16 15/16 in x 11 3/32 in

place made

United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

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Wilkes Blocks

Data Source

National Museum of American History

related event

U.S. Exploring Expedition

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-3a0a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_600677