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Australian Fossils Pl. 8.

Object Details

Description (Brief)
The image on this lithographic stone was prepared to print an image in the publication "United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842," Volume 10, "Geology - Atlas," 1849. The image depicts "Australian Fossils, Plate 8." The images was prepared by the lithographic firm Sarony & Major after illustrations by James Dwight Dana.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Associated Name
Wilkes, Charles
original artist
Dana, James Dwight
lithographer
Sarony & Major
printer
Sherman, C.
Date made
1849
Measurements
overall: 37.9 cm x 30 cm x 5.9 cm; 14 15/16 in x 11 13/16 in x 2 5/16 in
Object Name
Stone, lithographic
Object Type
Lithographic Processes
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