Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Snowy Egret (Egretta thula), Havell plate no. 242
Object Number:
1863.17.242
Date:
1832
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, and graphite with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
Dimensions:
Paper: 29 5/16 x 21 3/8 in. (74.5 x 54.3 cm)
Mat: 41 x 31 in. (104.1 x 78.7 cm)
Marks:
Watermark: JWHATMAN / 1830
Description:
Adult, breeding plumage
Credit Line:
Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
Exhibitions:
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
