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Blunt headed Cachalot Pl. VIII Vol. 3 p. 79

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Monochrome engraving of a male blunt-headed cachalot, facing right, with a dimple atop its snout to indicate a blowhole, and an almond-shaped eye. Text printed on the object reads, "BLUNT HEADED CACHALOT."; on the right edge, rotated, "PL. VIII. VOL.3.P.79."

Classification

whales

Date Made

1776-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

unknown

Materials

ink; paper