Drawings of Galaxia
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PrintThe illustrations of Galaxia fish were created by Joseph Drayton from fish observed or collected during the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842. Illustrations are hand drawn and hand colored; they include species name, location found, multiple assigned numbers, and some include notes about the subject matter. Locations include Orange Harbour (Tierra del Fuego) and Bay of Islands (New Zealand).
1838-1885
1838
1885
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Ichthyology
SIA RU007186
United States Exploring Expedition Collection, 1838-1885
6 illustrations
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Box 6 Folder 16