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Creation of Earth

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Monochrome engraving showing the terrestrial globe, lit from a sun at top right and with continents, trees, and stars and moon surrounding it. Above the image, the title "FOURTH DAY". Below the image are printed the artist and publisher attributions.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1848-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Hughes, W.

Materials

ink; paper

Measurements

6 1/2 in x 6 in

Place Made

Britain: London

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