Engraved woodblock of the "Thomomys clusius" or Wyoming Pocket Gopher

Description:

This engraved woodblock of “Tholomomys Chusius” or (Thomomys Clusius) Wyoming Pocket Gopher was prepared by the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C.; the image was published in 1875 as Figure 80 (p.265) in Report of the Exploration of the Colorado River of the West and Its Tributaries. Explored in 1869, 1870, 1871, and 1872, under the direction of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution by John Wesley Powell (1834-1902). The image appears in Part Third, entitled “Zoology” by Elliott Coues (1842-1899). The illustration was engraved by Henry Hobart Nichols (1838-1887).

Date Made: ca 18751875

Publisher: Bureau of American EthnologyPrinter: Government Printing OfficeGraphic Artist: Nichols, H. H.Original Artist: Keene, S. W.Author: Coues, ElliottBlock Maker: V. W. & Co.Author: Powell, John Wesley

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: District of Columbia, WashingtonAssociated Place: United States: New York, New York City

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Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1980.0219.1088Catalog Number: 1980.0219.1088Accession Number: 1980.0219

Object Name: blockblock, engraved woodObject Type: Wood Engraving

Physical Description: wood (overall material)engraving (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 10.8 cm x 14.9 cm x 2.3 cm; 4 1/4 in x 5 7/8 in x 7/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-6d7b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_750080

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