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Page 28. Two antique Indian Spurs;this brass head of a spear is 5 inches long;the Ptarmigan, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
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Page 28. Two antique Indian Spurs;this brass head of a spear is 5 inches long;the Ptarmigan, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670001 Page 28. Two antique Indian Spurs; this brass head of a spear is 5 inches long; the Ptarmigan, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: The Naturalists Companion containing drawings with suitable descriptions of a vast variety of Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Serpent and Insects; & accurately copied either from Living Animals or from the stuffed Specimens in the Museums of the College and Dublin Society, to which is added drawings of several antiquities, natural productions &c containd in those Museums -- illustrated manuscript by Kenelm Henry Digby); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
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This print showcases page 28 of an eclectic and varied manuscript titled "The Naturalists Companion". The page features two antique Indian spurs, a brass head of a spear measuring 5 inches long, and an exquisite watercolor painting of the Ptarmigan from 1810-17. Created by Kenelm Henry Digby, this ornithological and zoological masterpiece is housed in the Mitchell Library at the State Library of New South Wales. The manuscript itself is a treasure trove for nature enthusiasts, containing drawings with suitable descriptions of diverse quadrupeds, birds, fishes, serpents, and insects. These illustrations were meticulously copied either from living animals or stuffed specimens found in prestigious museums like the College and Dublin Society. Additionally, this remarkable work includes drawings of various antiquities and natural productions found within these museums. With its handwritten labels providing valuable information about each object depicted on the page, including horse tack and weaponry alongside fauna-related items such as blades and avian species like the Ptarmigan (Lagopus), this artwork truly encapsulates both artistic beauty and scientific curiosity. As we delve into this world where art meets science through Digby's skilled handiwork, we are transported to an era when exploration was paramount in understanding our natural world. Displayed against a backdrop of Australian heritage at its finest – within Mitchell Library's collection – this image serves as a testament to Australia's rich cultural history while also highlighting its unique flora and fauna.
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