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Skeleton of the Great Northern Rorqual

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Colored sideview engraving of the Great Northern Roqual's skeleton mounted on display and being viewed by several onlookers.

Classification

whales

Date Made

1837-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Stewart, James; Lizars, William Home

Materials

ink; paper; mounted

Measurements

4 in x 6 1/2 in

Place Made

Britain: Edinburgh

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