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Image number: RS.10239
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A specimen of bat
Date
1721
Creator
T. Cole (British) , Engraver
Object type
Library reference
29715
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 264mm
width (print): 213mm
width (print): 213mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Zoological studies of a bat “From Mr, Danderidge’s Cabinet”. Figures 1 rear view of the animal, with wings spread. Figure 2 front view.
Plate 13 from the book A philosophical account of the works of nature, by Richard Bradley (London, 1721). The figures are represented as being on two pieces of paper pinned to the darkened background of the plate. Inscribed “Plate XIII. T.Cole sculp.“
Richard Bradley (1688-1732) English botanist and writer, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1712.
Plate 13 from the book A philosophical account of the works of nature, by Richard Bradley (London, 1721). The figures are represented as being on two pieces of paper pinned to the darkened background of the plate. Inscribed “Plate XIII. T.Cole sculp.“
Richard Bradley (1688-1732) English botanist and writer, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1712.
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