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Ptilonorhynchus holosericeus, 1841

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 34, item: 34a
Ptilonorhynchus holosericeus
Ptilonorhynchus holosericeus

Dates

  • Creation: 1841

Physical Description

Full sheet

General

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus -- Satin Bowerbird. Alternate name on piece: Ptilonorhynchus holosericeus [Satin bower bird] Two birds in a portrait format layout, used in printing a double-spread plate; at least 4 other head positions either applied over the main forms or in the background Artist's name(s): Gould, John; Gould, Elizabeth. Extreme detail with feathering, bills and leaves is consistent with Mrs. Gould's style; this identification not certain.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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