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Balaena. The Mysticetus, or common Whale.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Hand-colored engraving depicting a whale being cut up by men on a beach. Title and production information in lower margin.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1798-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Chapman, J.; Wilkes, J.

Materials

ink; paper; color wash

Measurements

8 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in

Place Made

Britain: London

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