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[Adams, Nancy] 1926-2007 :[Original drawings of insects and spiders made for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. 1965-1966].

Date
1965 - 1966
By
Adams, Jacqueline Nancy Mary, 1926-2007
Reference
A-332-152/161
Description

Includes illustrations of Katipo, Adult female Stephens Island weta, Cave weta, Grassgrub beetle, Puriri moth, Vegetable caterpillar, Huhu, Cicadas (cingulata, muta, orchrina), Proina moth, Large-headed weta.

Most appear to be the work of Nancy Adams

Other Titles - Encyclopedia

Quantity: 10 drawing(s).

Physical Description: Ink drawings, sizes varying.

Transfers: Transferred from Manuscripts and Archives in 1998..

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Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].
Format
10 drawing(s), Works of art, Ink drawings, Scientific illustrations, Ink drawings, sizes varying.
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[Adams, Nancy] 1926-2007 :Porina moth. Subterranean grass caterpillar. [1965-1966].

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

Reference: A-332-160

Description: A moth seen from above, its wings spread Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 127 x 226 mm

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[Adams, Nancy] 1926-2007 :Grass grub beetle [1965-1966].

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

Reference: A-332-155

Description: An enlarged view of a grassgrub, seen from above Reproduced in Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, vol 1, p. 871 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 169 x 159 mm

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[Adams, Nancy] 1926-2007 :Huhu [1965-1966].

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

Reference: A-332-158

Description: A huhu beetle, seen from above Reproduced in Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, vol 2, p. 121 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 133 x 110 mm

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[Adams, Nancy] 1926-2007 :Adult female Stephen's Island weta, deinacrida rugosa (by cou...

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

Reference: A-332-153

Description: A giant weta, seen from above Reproduced in Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, vol 3, p. 636 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 171 x 106 mm

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[Adams, Nancy] 1926-2007 :[Katipo. Latrodectus katipo. 1965-1966].

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

Reference: A-332-152

Description: A katipo spider, seen from above Reproduced in Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, vol 2, p. 205 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 147 x 125 mm

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[Adams, Nancy] 1926-2007 :Puriri moth [male and female. 1965-1966].

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

Reference: A-332-156

Description: Male and female puriri moth, seen from above, with wings spread Reproduced in Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, vol 2, p. 590 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 177 x 161 mm

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[Adams, Nancy] 1926-2007 :Cicadas. Cingulate. Muta. Orchrina. [1965-1966].

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

Reference: A-332-159

Description: Three types of cicada, seen from above, with wings spread Reproduced in Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, vol 1, p. 348 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 201 x 135 mm

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[Adams, Nancy] 1926-2007 :Vegetable caterpillar [1965-1966].

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

Reference: A-332-157

Description: A side view of the porina moth caterpillar with a long growth coming from its head Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 153 x 150 mm

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[Adams, Nancy] 1926-2007 :Large headed weta [1965-1966].

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

Reference: A-332-161

Description: Side views of the large-headed weta, the male above, the female below Reproduced in Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, vol 3, p. 636 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 238 x 199 mm

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[Adams, Nancy] 1926-2007 :Cave weta [1965-1966].

From: Various artists :[Original illustrations for the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A H McLintock, 1966].

Reference: A-332-154

Description: A cave weta, with small body and long legs, seen from above Reproduced in Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, vol 3, p. 636 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 153 x 150 mm