Graphic Illustrations of Animals

Graphic Illustrations of Animals

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print. coloured lithograph. 'The Camel and Dromedary' / by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, [c1850], Plate VIII from the volume "Graphic Illustrations of Animals, showing their utility to man, in their services during life, and uses after death", J Graf, Printer, published by Roake and Varty, 31 Strand, London. camel and dromedary with titled vignettes of The Caravan [crossing desert]; For Commerce [loaded camels in desert]; War [telescopes mounted on hump]; Clothing [fine camel hair cloth in market]; Food [dead camel]; Tents [camel hair cloth]; Milk [camels drinking]; Loading [the camels]; Travelling [litter]; The Swift Messenger [with pyramids in background].

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Category:
Art
Object Number:
1990-552/8
type:
prints and lithographs