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Copperplate for House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Havell Plate no. 83, from John J. Audubon's series "Birds of America"
Copperplate for House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Havell Plate no. 83, from John J. Audubon's series "Birds of America"
Artist/Maker (English, 1793 - 1878)
After (1785 – 1851)

Copperplate for House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) Havell Plate no. 83, from John J. Audubon's series "Birds of America"

1830
Copper, nickel plated
Overall: 20 x 12 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 50.8 x 31.8 x 0.3 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Alice T. McLean
1946.167
DescriptionPlate for the engraving of House Wren, Havell #83.
Markingsinscriptions: back of plate stamped: [ ] HIAM/9 RATCLIFF ROW/BATH ST. CITY RI.
ClassificationsARTISTS' TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Collections
  • Audubon's Watercolors for The Birds of America
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