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The Narwhal or Sea Unicorn

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

A partially colored engraving showing two narwhal on shore, cliffs and birds to right, two birds to left, rocky cliffs in background.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1837-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Stewart, James; Lizars, William Home

Materials

ink; paper; mounted

Measurements

4 in x 6 1/2 in

Place Made

Britain: Edinburgh

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