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Depiction of whale skeleton.
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: etching
Maker: unknown
Place made: unknown
Date made: 1800-1899
Materials: ink; paper
Measurements: 18 in x 11 1/2 in
Nomenclature: natural history
Classification: whales
AF-CX-0608
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: etching
Maker: unknown
Place made: unknown
Date made: 1800-1899
Materials: ink; paper
Measurements: 18 in x 11 1/2 in
Nomenclature: natural history
Classification: whales
Uncolored etching depicting skeleton of whale supported just above ground. People inside ribs and standing outside on ground. Four persons at a table at right.
AF-CX-0608