framed print

PRINTS
paper; wood; metal; glass
Overall: 6 3/8 x 7 7/8 x 1 in.

Framed black and white print of baleen whale with six native northern people nearby; labeled "Baleine commune (Balana mysticetus).- Page 25."; signed "DE SAINSON" and "BIROUCTE DUNAIME S C"; pencil note on back of frame reads "From 'Voyages au Pole Nord" Published in French at Tours. "Imp an Meme". The latest voyage discon'ted left France in 1836. Property of E. F. Gates"; from collection of Jibboom Club material.


1997.77.6

Related Subjects

Whaling--Arctic regions
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