Object Details
original artist
Richard, John H.
graphic artist
Dougal, William H.
printer
Nicholson, A. O. P.
publisher
United States Navy
author
Gilliss, James Melville
Description (Brief)
William H. Dougal (1822-1895) of Washington, D.C. produced this pre-press engraving proof of "Cnemidophorus Presignis, B&G" now Ameiva ameiva (Giant ameiva or Amazon racerunner), from an original illustration by John H. Richard (1807- ca 1881). The image was published as Plate XXXVIII in Volume 2, following page 226 of Appendix F (Zoology Reptiles) by Charles Girard (1822-1895) in the report describing "The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere during the Years 1849, 1850, 1851, and 1852" by James M. Gillis (1811-1865). The volume was printed in 1855 by A. O. P. Nicholson (1808-1876) of Washington, D.C. The print is signed "Correct CGirard."
Location
Currently not on view
date of book publication
1855
ID Number
2008.0175.25
accession number
2008.0175
catalog number
2008.0175.25
Object Name
print
Object Type
Engraving
Other Terms
print; Engraving
Physical Description
paper (overall materials)
ink (overall materials)
Measurements
overall: 33.5 cm x 26 cm; 13 3/16 in x 10 1/4 in
Place Made
United States: District of Columbia
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_802179