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The Birds of America, Plate 425, Columbian Humming Bird
After: John James Audubon (American, 1785–1851)
Robert Havell, Jr. (American (born in England), 1793–1878)
Robert Havell, Jr. (American (born in England), 1793–1878)
1824–38
Medium/Technique
Etching and aquatint, hand-colored
Dimensions
Sheet: 101.6 x 71.1 cm (40 x 28 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of William Hooper
Accession Number21.11772.425
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
DescriptionElephant folio. Four volumes with 435 plates, kept in 2B11 oversize portfolio cabinet. HOOPING CRANE kept matted (O/S).
ProvenanceWilliam Sturgis (1782–1863), by descent to his son-in-law Samuel Hooper (1808-1875); by descent to his cousin Robert Chamblett Hooper (1805–1869); William Hooper (1855–1932); 1921, gift of William Hooper to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 27, 1990)