COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Biche-de-mar house.
Obj Height cm:
13
Obj Width cm:
18
Note:
Engraved view, b&w, showing interior of building with people, etc. "... biche de mar, sometimes known as the sea-slug. The animal belongs to the genus Holothuria, and the prepared article finds a ready sale in the China market, where it is used an ingredient in rich soups"-- p. 218.
Full Title:
Biche-de-mar house. Drawn by A.T. Agate. Engd. by J.F.E. Prudhomme. (Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard. 1845)
List No:
4442.039
Page No:
v. 3 facing 220
Series No:
49
Pub Date:
1845
Pub Title:
Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. By Charles Wilkes, U.S.N. Commander Of The Expedition, Member Of The American Philosophical Society, Etc. In Five Volumes, And An Atlas. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard. 1845. (on verso) Entered ... 1844, By Charles Wilkes ... District of Columbia.
Pub Reference:
Haskell 18.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
4442.000
Pub Maps:
5
Pub Height cm:
29
Pub Width cm:
19
Image No:
4442039
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2007
Publisher Location:
Philadelphia
Publisher:
Lea & Blanchard
Type:
View
Country:
Fiji
Engraver or Printer:
Prudhomme, J. F. E.
Publication Author:
United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
Publication Author:
Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
Pub Type:
Exploration Book
Author:
Agate, A. T.
Date:
1845
Attributed Author:
United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
Attributed Author:
Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877
Biche-de-mar house.
