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Physeter Gibbosa; or bunched cachalot whale

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Monochrome depiction of a whale with a white underbelly and a white spot covering the front of its snout. Under it is printed the following text, "Physeter Gibbosa or Bunched Cachalot Whale." followed by "Friedel Lith. 24 Greek Street, Soho".

Classification

whales

Date Made

1834-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Friedel

Materials

ink; paper

Measurements

4 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in

Place Made

Britain: London

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