Tachymenes chilensis Grd and Taeniophis tantillus Grd

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Description (Brief):

William H. Dougal (1822-1895) of Washington, D.C. produced this pre-press engraving proof of "Tachymenes Chilensis [Grd] and Taeniophis Tantillus [Grd}" from an original illustration by John H. Richard (1807- ca 1881). The image was published as Plate XXXVII in Volume 2, following page 212 of Appendix F (Zoology Reptiles) by Charles Girard (1822-1895) in the report describing "The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere during the Years 1849, 1850, 1851, and 1852" by James M. Gillis (1811-1865). The volume was printed in 1855 by A. O. P. Nicholson (1808-1876) of Washington, D.C.

Date Made: 1855

Original Artist: Richard, John H.Graphic Artist: Dougal, William H.Book Printer, Publisher: Nicholson, A. O. P.United States Navy

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: District of Columbia

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2008.0175.20Accession Number: 2008.0175Catalog Number: 2008.0175.20

Object Name: PrintObject Type: EngravingOther Terms: Print; Engraving

Physical Description: paper (overall materials)ink (overall materials)Measurements: overall: 34 cm x 26.5 cm; 13 3/8 in x 10 7/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-0955-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_802184

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