Drawings of Pomocentroids
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PrintThe 27 hand drawn illustrations of Pomocentroids were created by Joseph Drayton and John Richard of fish observed or collected during the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842. Some were created during and others after. Includes sketches with varying levels of detail. Some are initial sketches, others preparations for publication. Information includes scientific name, sometimes location, creator, date, and notes. Locations noted include Oahu, Otahuti (New Zealand), Fiji, Valparaiso, Callao, Rid de Janeiro, and Samoa.
1838-1885
1838
1885
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Ichthyology
SIA RU007186
United States Exploring Expedition Collection, 1838-1885
27 illustrations
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Box 6 Folder 28