Golden tench
Date
1879
Creator
Benjamin Fawcett (1808 - 1893, British) , Engraver
After
A. F. Lydon (1836 - 1917, British) , Draughtsman
Object type
Library reference
RCN45159
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (page): 270mm
width (page): 367mm
width (page): 367mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Zoological study of the Golden tench Tinca tinca a domestically bred variety of the wild tench. Side view showing the freshwater fish caught and displayed on grassy ground with a lake or pond behind.
Plate 13 from the book British fresh-water fishes by W. Houghton, vol.1 (London, William Mackenzie, 1879).
The plate is inscribed below: ‘GOLDEN TENCH.’
The accompanying text states that: ‘The specimen figured, which weighted one pound, was given to me by Mr. Masefield, who has set apart one of the ponds at Ellerton Hall for the breeding of these fish.’
William Houghton (1828-1895) British naturalist and clergyman, was a Fellow of the Linnean Society.
Plate 13 from the book British fresh-water fishes by W. Houghton, vol.1 (London, William Mackenzie, 1879).
The plate is inscribed below: ‘GOLDEN TENCH.’
The accompanying text states that: ‘The specimen figured, which weighted one pound, was given to me by Mr. Masefield, who has set apart one of the ponds at Ellerton Hall for the breeding of these fish.’
William Houghton (1828-1895) British naturalist and clergyman, was a Fellow of the Linnean Society.
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