Leidy Collection

1800 Thomas Jefferson Portrait
Thomas Jefferson, polymath, American Founding Father and President (b. 13 April 1743 - d. 4 July 1826). Engraving by W.Holl in " The Gallery of Portraits" 1837 with later colouring

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus jaw no tint
1824 Uncoloured (original) Double quarto Plate XL of Megalosaurus jaw and teeth drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of

1890 Punch Cartoon Othaniel Marsh
Cartoon from Punch September 13th 1890. Shows Professor Othniel Marsh standing atop a triceratops skull, with some of his famous discoveries before him

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus jaw teeth
1824 Quarto Plate XLI of Megalosaurus jaw and teeth drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield"

JOSEPH LEIDY (1823-1891). American zoologist. Wood engraving, American, 1891

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus spine clean
1824 Plate of a portion of Megalosaurus spine drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands first " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield"

1869 Central Park Dinosaurs Hawkins full
1869 Harpers Weekly, August 14th. " Palaeozoic Museum. Showing the rehabilitated forms of ancient animal life in america now being constructed in Central Park"

1868 Waterhouse Hawkins & hadrosaur gilt 1868 Waterhouse Hawkins & hadrosaur gilt
Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkin and his Hadrosaurus foulkii, the worlds first mounted dinosaur skeleton. Gilded cover of Sketches of Creation by Winchell 1870 engraved from photographs around 1868

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus limb bones
1824 Plate XLIV of Megalosaurus femur, clavicle, fibula and metatarsals drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield"

1868 Waterhouse Hawkins & hadrosaur 1868 Waterhouse Hawkins & hadrosaur
Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkin and his Hadrosaurus foulkii, the worlds first mounted dinosaur skeleton. From Sketches of Creation by Winchell 1870 engraved from photographs taken around 1868

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus first paper
1824 First page (390) of William Bucklands " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield". Transactions of the Geological Society of London, series 2, vol 1: 390 -396

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"Exploring the Legacy of Leidy: A Journey Through Time and Fossils" Step back in time to the 19th century, where Joseph Leidy, an American zoologist, made significant contributions to our understanding of prehistoric life. In this captivating journey, we delve into various hints that shed light on his remarkable work. Starting with a portrait from 1800 depicting Thomas Jefferson, we fast forward to 1824 when Buckland's Megalosaurus jaw was discovered without any tint. This finding paved the way for further exploration as scientists like Leidy began studying its teeth closely. Moving ahead to 1890, a Punch Cartoon featuring Othaniel Marsh highlights the influence and impact of Leidy's research on paleontology. His expertise and dedication earned him recognition as an influential figure in his field. Wood engravings from both 1880 and 1891 depict Joseph Leidy himself—a passionate American zoologist who left an indelible mark on scientific discovery during his lifetime. These illustrations serve as a testament to his commitment and passion for unraveling nature's mysteries. Returning to Buckland's Megalosaurus in 1824, we discover clean spine fragments that provided crucial insights into dinosaur anatomy. Fast forward again to Central Park in 1869, where Hawkins' full-scale dinosaurs mesmerized visitors with their lifelike presence—an achievement influenced by Leidy's earlier findings. Leaping back once more to Buckland's Megalosaurus in 1824 reveals another milestone—its first paper publication—which revolutionized our knowledge of ancient creatures. And it is no surprise that Waterhouse Hawkins chose this very species for gilded replicas displayed alongside hadrosaurs at Crystal Palace Gardens in London during the late-1860s. Finally, exploring limb bones from Buckland's Megalosaurus showcases how these discoveries fueled Waterhouse Hawkins' artistic vision yet again.