Downy Squirrel / LL "J.J.A./N. York"
Item — Object: 1
Identifier: Art Survey No. 1361
Scope and Contents
Vancouver Red Squirrel, Tamiasciurus hudsonicus. Two individuals on upper and lower branches of crotch in tree, sprig of dead leaves and lichen. Inscription: LCenter "Downy Squirrel/Sciurus Canjinosas Bachman" LL "Fort Simpson/N.W. Coast of A./Nov 1835/from Capt W Brotchic" LR "Fort Simpson/N.W. Coast of America/1835/from W. Brotchic" UR "No. 5 Plate 25/No. 5. Pl. 25." Frame: Brown frame, matted, glazed, 11/16 wide.
Dates
- 1841
Creator
- Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 (Artist, Person)
Extent
1 Item : artwork : watercolor on paper ; 21 1/2 x 14 9/16 inches
Language of Materials
English
Condition
Fair (2).
Condition History: 1965, Kennedy Galleries; 1985, Wunderlich & Co.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Audubon, Maria and Florence; 1916.
Publications About Described Materials
Audubon, John James and Rev. John Bachman. "The Quadrupeds of North America." Vol. 1-3. New York, 1854, plate 25, pp. 199-201.
Exhibitions Note
1951, Audubon Society, N.Y.C.
Local Note
AUD-17, A-248.
Creator
- Audubon, John James, 1785-1851 (Artist, Person)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Sponsor
- The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation provided support to make this finding aid available in ArchivesSpace (2016-2017).
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
Contact:
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