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Akeley Hall of African Mammals

Botany

Exhibition preparation

Plants

Water Hole (Diorama)

Asset ID art-002-b1-01c

Title Palm leaf and stem in sections, botanical illustration, for use in Water Hole Group, Akeley Hall of African Mammals

Description Water Hole Group. Mid rib joins centre of leaflet before splitting and hangs loose after splitting; Section of back side of stem covered with bloom; Full size leaflet tip before splitting; This drawing showing inside of upper portion of stem & junction of leaflets is not drawn in correct proportion. All the stem and the leaves are covered with a bloom as on a ripe plum, this rubs off similarly leaving glossy patches. Even the thrones are covered with bloom.; Inner side of base of stem; very rich in colour; but covered in bloom.

Agent (Role) Klein, Alfred J. (Artist)

Date 1932-1934

Artwork/Object Type Watercolors

Physical dimensions 9.25 x 11 in.

City Town Nairobi

Country Kenya

Is Part Of American Museum of Natural History, Department of Preparation and Installation: Diorama and Hall construction

Collection/Work Relation AMNH Special Collections, DR 104: American Museum of Natural History, Department of Preparation and Installation: Diorama and Hall construction. 1919-1962.

External Resource AMNH Library authority record: Akeley Hall of African Mammals

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Repository American Museum of Natural History

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