"The Saga of the Waterfowl," 1949
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Artifact Overview
Martin Bovey's (1899-1980) life-long passion for North American wildlife led him to a career as a nature photographer, documentary filmmaker, lecturer, and author. In The Saga of the Waterfowl, Bovey explores the need for water bird conservation. His son and business partner, Martin Jr., contributed photographs to this book, and Frances Lee Jaques, noted wildlife painter, created supplementary illustrations.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1949
Subject Date
1949
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.84.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Bookbinding (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in
Width: 8.25 in
Length: 0.75 in
Inscriptions
On Title Page:
To Ed Zern / with best wishes for many / happy days among waterfowl. / Sincerely, / Martin Bovey.
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