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Sea Unicorn, Saw Fish, and Sword Fish.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Monochrome engraving depicting, top, a narwhal (labeled "Sea Unicorn p. 158."), middle, a sawfish (labeled "Saw Fish p. 167."), and bottom, a swordfish (labeled "Sword Fish p.187."). Labeled "Plate 77" on left margin.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1792-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Barr, J.S.

Materials

ink; paper

Measurements

4 1/2 in x 8 1/4 in

Place Made

Britain: London

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