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[Butterfly]

documentary heritage
  • Description

    Watercolour portrait of a black and white butterfly seen from above with wings spread. Mounted in a cream card portrait folder.

  • Other Id

    703 (Presto content ID)

    PD-1966-9-1 (Reference Number)

    66/9 (accession number)

    PD437 (Legacy number)

  • Department

    Art

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Catalogue

  • Object Type

    artwork

  • Name/Title
    [Butterfly]
  • Primary Maker

     John Webster (Artist)

  • Physical Description

    87 mm. x 114 mm. (painting)

    128 mm. x 145 mm. (mount card)

  • Collection
    John Webster
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Related Object Notes
    PD43(1-17),(18-120)
    See also PD(89-103) for illustrations of butterflies and moths.
  • Media/Materials Description
    Watercolour on paper
  • Subject Category

    Butterflies/Library of Congress subject headings

  • Copyright
    No known copyright restrictions
  • Credit Line
    Purchased, 1966
  • Last Update
    06 Dec 2022

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