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Watercolor of Cyprinoid by Joseph Drayton

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Object Details

Creator

Drayton, Joseph

Subject

United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)

Summary

Drawing of Cyproinoid observed near Fort Vancouver in 1841, drawn by Joseph Drayton for the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7186, Image No. SIA2011-1233

Repository Loc.

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

Date

1841

Local number

SIA RU007186 [SIA2011-1233]

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

Watercolors (paintings); 10.90 x 7.44

Data Source

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Topic

Ichthyology
Fishes

Metadata Usage

CC0

Record ID

siris_arc_396418

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