Mammals

Date: 1957

From: Falla, Robert Alexander (Sir), 1901-1979 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2366-339

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: n d

From: Falla, Robert Alexander (Sir), 1901-1979 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2366-324

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1970-1999

Reference: Eph-C-SCIENCE-1900s

Description: Includes: 1974: NZBC Broadcasts to schools. Science standards 1 and 2.Term 3 1974. [2 sheets, showing Grasshoppers, Mammals] 1975: Radio New Zealand Broadcasts to schools. Science standards 1 and 2. Third term 1975. [Frongs development (Metamorphosis) 1976: The Royal Society of New Zealand centenary awards for secondary school science. 1976 (2 copies) 1979: 20th Science Exhibition August 16-26. $1500 to be won [1979] 1980: 21st Auckland School Science Exhibition, August 21-30 [1980] Philips New Zealand Science Fair; the annual exhibition for young scientists from intermediate and secondary schools. NZ Railway's Social Hall, Weelington, 11-14 October [1980] 1981: Coming soon: the 22nd Auckland School Science Exhibition, August 1981 1983: History of science and technology; an exhibition arranged by The British Council [1983] 1992: See the power of the future at the ECNZ New Zealand Science Fair at capital Discovery Place ... 26 September to 4 October [1992] 1993: Telecom Technology-Science Roadshow. '93 highlights. 1993. Poster and A4 flyer 1995: The Telecom Technology-Science Roadshow will blow you away! With sticker for Wellington public days, Shed 11, 8-9 April 1995 1998: Wellington School of Medicine invites you to Doctor Tomorrow Open Day 1998. Wellington School of Medicine Mein Street, 6 September [1998] Quantity: 10 Poster(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on posters, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm.

Date: [Between 1910-1913]

By: Stallard & Robbie (Firm)

Reference: PA5-0398

Description: Shows Pelorus Jack, `the only fish in the world protected by Act of Parliament. Taken by Stallard & Robbie, Nelson, New Zealand ca 1910-1913. Recto has note: This remarkable white fish accompanies for several miles all steamers passing through the French Pass on the Nelson-Picton run, New Zeland. "Jack" is estimated to be from 12 to 14 feet in length and always alone'. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 87 x 137 mm

Date: 1820 - 1830

By: Landseer, Thomas - 1795-1880; Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-091-q

Description: Apes, tigers, bears, etc Inscriptions: Signature or initials (including some with Smith's name) etched on many plates, often with date Quantity: 44 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: 44 etchings (some with drypoint), approx. size 230 x 150 mm. Some marked in pencil "proof" Provenance: Collected by William Swainson

Date: 1966 - 1978

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Large works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: C-127-257

Description: Montage of 11 printed copies of line block illustrations of birds, ants, insects, bush, dinosaurs, whales and turtles mounted on board. Illustrations by Mayo for School Magazine NSW Department of Education, labelled "The Birds Evolve", "From Four Legs to No Legs", "A Coal Forest" by Eileen Mayo (presumably illustrated stories within the magazine) M.T.2 on page 17 of Margaret Taylor's listing of the collection Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Eileen Mayo, Illustrations for School Magazine New South Wales Department of Education, (line blocks) Quantity: 9 b&w art print(s) 9 prints of illustrations by Mayo. Physical Description: Printed copies of line block illustrations (sizes vary) mounted on board, latter measures 587 x 382 mm

Date: 1765 - 1775

By: De Seve, Jacques Eustache de, active 1775-1820; Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-219-q-001/023

Description: Plates of mammals from a range of published sources. Many from the same multi-volume encyclopaedia with numbered plates and pages Quantity: 31 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: 31 engravings, uniformly mounted on paper, approx, 140 x 90 mm

Date: 1944

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Large works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: C-127-242

Description: Evolution of birds and mammals, showing three different evolutionary ages (Bocene, Oligocene, Miscene), possibly studies for Mayo's book "The Story of Living Things and their Evolution". Detailed drawings of animals and descriptions of their behaviour, habits and appearance laid out in a table format Not found in Margaret Taylor's listing of the collection Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on tracing paper, 244 x 273 mm

Date: 1945

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Large works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: C-127-253

Description: Detailed drawings of Shire horses from different angles. Possibly studies for Mayo's book "Larger Animals of the Countryside" Not found in Margaret Taylor's listing of the collection Physical Description: Pencil on thin paper, 373 x 294 mm

Date: 1945

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Large works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: C-127-254

Description: Detailed drawings of Shire horses (with indepth colour notes) from different angles, with focus on horse's feathers. Possibly studies for Mayo's book "Larger Animals of the Countryside" Not found in Margaret Taylor's listing of the collection Physical Description: Pencil on thin paper, 345 x 292 mm

Date: 1944

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Large works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: C-127-245

Description: Evolution of sea creatures and plants and the emergence of invertebrates and vertebrates/mammals, possibly studies for Mayo's book "The Story of Living Things and their Evolution". Four different evolutionary are depicted to show these changes (Pre Cambrian, Cambrian, Ordovician, Silvrian). Detailed drawings with descriptions of behaviour, habits and appearance Not found in Margaret Taylor's listing of the collection Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on tracing paper, 271 x 291 mm

Date: 1801 - 1825

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855; Howitt, Samuel, 1765-1822

Reference: E-264-q

Description: Drawing no. 57 is joint work with Howitt Inscriptions: Drawings signed "WW." no.s 11, 15, 18, 54, 60, 64, 71, 75, 76, 77, 80. No. 14 signed "W Swainson": 57 "by Howitt & Swainson". Drawings dated 51 "28 July 1827" 99 "1812" Quantity: 88 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawings, 2 pencil, pen & ink; 13 pencil wash or watercolour. size varies. 1 box 330 x 260 mm ¼ red morocco, red linen.

Date: 1944

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Large works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: C-127-244

Description: Evolution of birds and mammals, showing three different evolutionary ages (Pliocene, Pleistocene or glacial period and Holocene or recent period), laid out in a table format. Detailed drawings of animals and descriptions of their behaviour, habits and appearance, possibly studies for Mayo's book "The Story of Living Things and their Evolution" Not found in Margaret Taylor's listing of the collection Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on tracing paper, 274 x 310 mm

Date: 1795-1800

By: Pass, John, 1783?-1832; J Wilkes (Firm); Babbage, Gordon Swaine, 1885-1975

Reference: E-086-f-001/030

Description: Includes contents list. Engraved by J. Pass, who may also be the artist. Bibliography: Encyclopaedia Londinensis Volume 3. Exhibited in 'Wild Things: Botanical and Zoological Art from the Alexander Turnbull Library' exhibition, National Library Gallery, 22 November 1998 - 21 March 1999. Four pieces exhibited in 'Mīharo Wonder: 100 Years of the Alexander Turnbull Library' exhibition, National Library Gallery, 26 February to 9 October 2021. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 30 b&w art print(s) (some coloured). Physical Description: Engravings, 252 x 203 mm Processing information: Item disbound, individual pages mounted and rehoused for reasons of storage and preservation, February 2021.

Date: 1945

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Large works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: C-127-251

Description: Detailed drawings of rabbits eating, grooming and resting. Possibly studies for Mayo's book "Little Animals of the Countryside" Not found in Margaret Taylor's listing of the collection Inscriptions: Verso - top right - Drawing of a rabbit feeding Physical Description: Pencil on thin paper, 402 x 334 mm

Date: 1945

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Large works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: C-127-255

Description: Detailed drawing of a Shire horse in harness. Possibly a study for Mayo's book "Larger Animals of the Countryside" On page 73 and 76 of Margaret Taylor's listing of the collection Physical Description: Pencil on tracing paper, 200 x 269 mm

Date: 1945

From: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994 :[Large works on paper. 1920s-1990s]

By: Mayo, Eileen Rosemary (Dame), 1906-1994

Reference: C-127-252

Description: Detailed drawings of rabbits eating, grooming and resting. Possibly studies for Mayo's book "Little Animals of the Countryside" Not found in Margaret Taylor's listing of the collection Physical Description: Pencil on thin paper, 407 x 334 mm

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-226-q

Description: Mammals, shells, snails Quantity: 11 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, ink and watercolour, watercolours, sizes vary

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-225-q

Description: Reptiles, fish, birds and mammals, illustrations from a range of publications Quantity: 16 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engravings, engravings, lithographs, a few hand-coloured. Sizes vary

Date: 1886-1984

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2597-2598

Description: Quantity: 2 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.