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1. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall
Published
1873

13. Drawings/prints associated with USPRR reports & photographs/archival material

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Schott, Arthur, 1814-1875, New York Botanical Garden, LuEsther T. Mertz Library, Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, and Schott, Arthur, 1814-1875

Subjects
19th century, Botanical illustration, Discovery and exploration, Drawings (visual works), Explorers, Pictorial works, Plants, Schott, Arthur, Scientific Expeditions, Sprague, Isaac, Torrey, John, United States Pacific Railroad Expeditions and Sur, West (U.S.)

15. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall

16. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall

17. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall

18. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall

19. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall

20. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall

21. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall

22. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall

23. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall

24. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall

25. William Brewster correspondence. Senders Smithwick - Swales

Author

Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928, Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Brewster, William, 1851-1919, Smithwick, J. W. P. (John Washington Pearce), 1870, Smyth, Ellison A. (Ellison Adger), 1863-1941, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S., Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, Stejneger, Leonhard, 1851-1943, Suchetet, André, 1849, Surber, Thaddeus, 1871-1949, and Swales, Bradshaw Hall, 1875-1928

Subjects
(Ellison Adger), (John Washington Pearce), 1849-, 1870-, Brewster, William, Correspondence, Ornithology, Smithwick, J. W. P, Smyth, Ellison A, Spalding, Thorndike, Spaulding, Fred. Benjamin, Spelman, Henry Munson, Spencer, J. S, Sprague, Isaac, Stejneger, Leonhard, Suchetet, Andre, Surber, Thaddeus, Swales, Bradshaw Hall

26. Drawings/prints associated with USPRR reports & photographs/archival material

Author

Schott, Arthur, 1814-1875, Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, New York Botanical Garden, LuEsther T. Mertz Library, Schott, Arthur, 1814-1875, and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895

Subjects
19th century, Botanical illustration, Discovery and exploration, Drawings (visual works), Explorers, Pictorial works, Plants, Schott, Arthur, Scientific Expeditions, Sprague, Isaac, Torrey, John, United States Pacific Railroad Expeditions and Sur, West (U.S.)

27. Tree sparrow.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

A single bird is depicted perched on a leafless tree branch with long seed tassels. The title and the date are written in graphite at the bottom of the sheet below the image. On the verso is a faint graphite outline of some of the branches. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

28. Cherry bird.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

A cherry bird or cedar waxwing is depicted perched on a branch of red raspberry. The title and date are inscribed in graphite at the bottom of the sheet below the image. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

29. [Grass].

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

A stalk of grass, possibly of the genus Carex, the sedge family. Title devised by curator. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. December 1960. #6016. Formerly Mss.L234. #3832.

30. Houstonia.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

Two views of the flower with its leaves and long stems and two sections of the flower. "Houstonia" is inscribed in graphite at the bottom of the sheet. Notes on the flower, commonly called bluet, also inscribed in graphite at the bottom of the sheet read, "Base of petals yellow" and "Petals bluish white / very delicately shaded / to pale blue at the tips / and edges - ". Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. December 1960. #6016. Formerly Mss.L234. #3832.

31. [Northern shrike].

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

The figure of the bird has been cut out and pasted on this sheet. There are no notations on the sheet. Title devised by curator. The verso has been gridded off in graphite. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

32. Clintonia borealis.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

The flower, commonly known as yellow clintonia, is depicted with its long stem and leaves. There is a also a diagram or ground plan of the flower. "Clintonia borealis" is inscribed in graphite at the bottom of the sheet. The notation "Anthers introrse / stigma flattened" appears in graphite above two details of the stamen, labeled number 3 and a detail and a cross section of the pistil, labeled number 5. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. December 1960. #6016. Formerly Mss.L234. #3832.

33. Everyx myron.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

Three views of the caterpillar, one of the pupa, one of the cocoon enclosing the pupa, and one of the moth. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. December 1960. #6016. Formerly Mss.L234. #3832.

34. Nelson snipe.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

Nelson snipe. The title is written in graphite in the bottom right margin of the sheet. On the verso is a graphite drawing of a bird similar in size and pose to the finished watercolor. The bird is now called the common snipe. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

35. Black snow bird.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

A single bird is shown on a section of bare branch. The date is written in graphite at the bottom of the sheet. "Black snow bird" is written in graphite on a separate piece of paper and taped to the mat. This bird is now called the slate-colored junco. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

36. Lilium philadelphicum.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

This flower, commonly known as the wood lily, is shown with leaves, two views of the calyx, two cross sections of the calyx, and a diagram or ground plan of the flower. "Lilium philadelphicum" is inscribed in graphite at the bottom left corner of the sheet. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. December 1960. #6016. Formerly Mss.L234. #3832.

37. [Cedar waxwing].

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

The cedar waxwing is depicted perched on a branch of chokecherry. There are no notations on the sheet. Title devised by curator. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

38. Trientalis americana.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

The central drawing depicts the plant with its leaves, stems, and flowers. There is also a detail of the flower with the number 3 beside it, a detail of the sepals with the pistil attached, two detials of the anthers, a diagram or ground-plan of the flower, and a detail of the flower bud with the petals encased in the sepals. Trientalis Americana is inscribed in graphite in the lower left corner of the sheet. The wildflower depicted is commonly called starflower. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. December 1960. #6016. Formerly Mss.L234. #3832.

39. White throated sparrow.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

[White throated sparrow on a branch.]. "White throated sparrow" is inscribed in graphite at the bottom of the sheet below the image. "Nov.16" is written in graphite in the branch beneath the bird's foot. There are graphite notations above the body of the bird concerning its markings and coloration. Beneath the watercolor drawing of the sparrow is another small graphite sketch of the same bird in the same pose. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

40. Aster radula : Begins to flower in July.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

The drawing depicts the leaves, stem, and flowers of the rough-leaved aster. "Aster radula / begins to flower in July" is inscribed in graphite in the lower left corner of the sheet. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. December 1960. #6016. Formerly Mss.L234. #3832.

41. [Twelve birds' eggs].

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

Title devised by curator. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. December 1960. #6016. Formerly Mss.L234. #3832.

42. [Wood duck].

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

Study of the head and neck of a male wood duck. There are no notations on the sheet. Title devised by curator. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

43. Rhexia.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

The drawing depicts the flowers, buds, leaves, and stem of the wildflower commonly known as meadow beauty with a detail of the stamen. "Rhexia" is inscribed in graphite in the lower left corner of the sheet. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. December 1960. #6016. Formerly Mss.L234. #3832.

44. White breasted nuthatch.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

Two nuthatches are depicted on a moss-covered limb. The title and date are inscribed in graphite at the bottom of the sheet below the image. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

45. Cat bird.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

A single bird is depicted perched on a branch. Virginia creeper in fall color is twisted around the branch. "Cat bird" and the date are written in graphite at the bottom of the sheet. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

46. Peep. Semipalmated sandpiper.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

A single bird is depicted in front of a clump of grass. "Peep. Semipalmated sandpiper" and the date are written in graphite at the bottom of the sheet. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

47. Prunus serotina.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

A branch of the black cherry tree is depicted with seven leaves in autumn color. Prunus serotina is inscribed in graphite in the lower left corner of the sheet. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. December 1960. #6016. Formerly Mss.L234. #3832.

48. Snow bunting.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

Two snow buntings are depicted, one on the ground and another in flight. The date is inscribed in graphite at the bottom of the sheet below the image. The title is written in graphite on a separate piece of paper which is attached to the mat below the drawing. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

49. Cow blackbird.

Author

Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

A single male bird is shown perched on a bare branch. "Cow blackbird" and the date are written in graphite at the bottom of the sheet below the image. The bird depicted is now known as the brown-headed cowbird. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

50. Downy woodpecker.

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Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist. and Sprague, Isaac, 1811-1895, artist.

Abstract

A single male downy woodpecker is depicted on a tree trunk. A brown and white-striped insect is on the lower left edge of the trunk. "Downy woodpecker" and the date are written in graphite at the bottom of the sheet below the image. Gift of Isaac Sprague, Jr. August 1955. #5546. Spraque, Isaac. donor.

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