Collection Highlights
Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
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Drawings
Bat "(Vespertilio subulatus, Say.)"
Title
Bat "(Vespertilio subulatus, Say.)"
Date
ca. 1841-48
Medium
Watercolor, graphite
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/2 x 10 1/8 in. ( 19 x 25.7 cm )
Description
View from below of a bat Audubon called Vespertilio subulatus, Say. with wings spread. A tiny detailed graphite drawing of the ear structure is included on this sheet. Formerly S-28.
Object Number
Z.3331
Marks
inscription: l.r., brown ink:Vespertilio subulatus, Say.
inscription: l.r. brown ink: Brot (sic) from Labrador by Audubon
inscription: l.r. graphite: Labrador bat from/ Dry specimen
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
