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Lithograph, "Castor Fiber Americanus, Linn. American Beaver," 1844

THF164035 / Lithograph, "Castor Fiber Americanus, Linn. American Beaver," 1844
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1844

Creator Notes

Original artwork by John James Audubon. Lithography by John T. Bowen, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

60.34.25

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Colored ink

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 29.5 in
Width: 23.75 in

Inscriptions

captioned: CASTOR FIBER AMERICANUS, Linn. / AMERICAN BEAVER. / 2.3 Natural Size. left side, below scene: Printed & Cold. by J.T. Bowen, Philda. 1844. left side, top: NO. 10. right side: PLATE, XLVI.