Drawings of Galaxia

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Abstract

The 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).

Date Range

1838-1885

Start Date

1838

End Date

1885

Access Information

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Topic

Ichthyology

Place

  • New Zealand
  • Islands, Bay of
  • Tierra del Fuego

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Illustrations

Accession #

SIA RU007186

Collection name

United States Exploring Expedition Collection, 1838-1885

Physical Description

6 illustrations

Physical Location

Smithsonian Institution Archives

Sublocation

Box 6 Folder 16