"Whistling Wings," 1947
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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 Whistling Wings, Bovey recounts both his and his father's lives as outdoorsmen. Bovey's 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
1947
Subject Date
1947
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.88.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Bookbinding (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 1 in
Inscriptions
On title page:
"To Charley Rheinstrom, / with whom we share / adventures with other "wings", / with all good wishes. / Sincerely, / Martin Bovey
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