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Ptilonorhynchus holosericeus

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Description

Drawing depicting: Ptilonorhynchus violaceus -- Satin Bowerbird. Alternate name on piece: Ptilonorhynchus holosericeus [Satin bower bird], Extreme detail with feathering, bills and leaves is consistent with Mrs. Gould's style; this identification not certain., Two birds in a portrait format layout, used in printing a double-spread plate; at least 4 other head positions either applied over the main forms or in the background

Details
Title
Ptilonorhynchus holosericeus
Subject
Ornithology
Ornithological illustration
Contributor
Gould, John , 1804-1881 (artist)
Gould, Elizabeth , 1804-1841 (artist)
Date
1841
Type
StillImage
Format
electronic
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Identifier
ku-gould:20183
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-gould/20183
Gould 0034a
Relation
Birds of Australia--https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-gould/14291--Ellis Aves H141
Rights
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