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Indicator indicator (Greater honeyguide), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonIndicator indicator (Greater honeyguide), 1777-1786
Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonTelephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), c.1778. Bird study: Bokmakierie Klauwier or Wurgvogel (Telophorus Zeylonus)
Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonTelephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), 1778. Bird study: Bokmakierie Klauwier or Wurgvogel (Telophorus Zeylonus): Male. Gordon calls him the moose bird
Laniarnus atrococcineus (Crimson-Breasted Shrike), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonLaniarnus atrococcineus (Crimson-Breasted Shrike), 1777-1786. Bird studies: Burmese robin claw killer (pericrocotus flammeus)
Southern fiscal (Lanius Collaris), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonSouthern fiscal (Lanius Collaris), 1777-1786. Bird study: A Fiskaal (Lanius Collaris) from the Doornrivier, the so-called Kanariebijter
Oenanthe pileata (Capped Wheatear or Hoëveldskaapwagter in Afrikaans), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonOenanthe pileata (Capped Wheatear or Hoeveldskaapwagter in Afrikaans), 1778. Bird study: Schaapwachter (Oenanthe Pileata)
Motacilla aguimp (African pied wagtail), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonMotacilla aguimp (African pied wagtail), 1777-1786
Zosterops pallidus (Orange River white-eye), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonZosterops pallidus (Orange River white-eye), 1777-1786
Ptynoprogne fuligula (Rock martin), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonPtynoprogne fuligula (Rock martin), 1777-1786
Coracius garrulus (European roller), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonCoracius garrulus (European roller), 1777-1786
Corvus albicollis (White-necked raven), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonCorvus albicollis (White-necked raven), 1777-1786
Sagittarius serpentarius (Secretary bird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonSagittarius serpentarius (Secretary bird), 1777-1786
Falco biarmicus (Lanner falcon), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonFalco biarmicus (Lanner falcon), 1777-1786
Gyps coprotheres (Cape vulture), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonGyps coprotheres (Cape vulture), 1777-1786
Haliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonHaliaetus vocifer (African fish eagle), 1777-1786
Terathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonTerathopius ecaudatus (Batealeur), 1778. Bird study: Bateleur (Terathopius Ecaudatus?, Determination uncertain, perhaps Gordon has only seen the bird from a distance; some characteristics are missing)
Falco tinnunculus (Common kestrel), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonFalco tinnunculus (Common kestrel), 1778
Hieraaetus pennatus (Booted eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonHieraaetus pennatus (Booted eagle), 1777-1786
Aquila verreauxii (Verreaux's eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonAquila verreauxii (Verreaux's eagle), 1777-1786
Orycteropus afer (Aardvark), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonOrycteropus afer (Aardvark), 1777-1786
Chrysochloris asiatica (Cape golden mole), 1777. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonChrysochloris asiatica (Cape golden mole), 1777
Chrysochloris asiatica (Cape golden mole), c.1777. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonChrysochloris asiatica (Cape golden mole), c.1777
Macroscelides proboscideus (Round-eared elephant shrew), 1779-1780. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonMacroscelides proboscideus (Round-eared elephant shrew), 1779-1780
Pronolagus sp. (Karoo hare), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonPronolagus sp. (Karoo hare), 1777-1786
Georychus capensis (Cape mole-rat), 1777. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonGeorychus capensis (Cape mole-rat), 1777
Georychus capensis (Cape mole-rat), 1777-1780. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonGeorychus capensis (Cape mole-rat), 1777-1780
Pedetes cafer (South African springhare), 1778-1779. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonPedetes cafer (South African springhare), 1778-1779
Pedetes cafer (South African springhare), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonPedetes cafer (South African springhare), 1778
Cryptomys hottentotus (Common mole-rat), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonCryptomys hottentotus (Common mole-rat), 1778
Cape flower, (Aponogeton distachium), 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesCape flower, (Aponogeton distachium), 1786. Flower, plant and seed of the Cape Water Lily. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 183
Cape flower, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesCape flower, 1786. Plant that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 103
Cape pigeon, 1787. Creator: Jan BrandesCape pigeon, 1787. Amakoea pigeon that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 115
Cape chestnut, (Calodendrum capense), 1778. Creator: Jan BrandesCape chestnut, (Calodendrum capense), 1778. Tree branch with blossom and a small sketch showing the country estate on the Cape of Good Hope where the draftsman collected the specimen
Cape wading bird, 1786-1787. Creator: Jan BrandesCape wading bird, 1786-1787. Stork-like bird with measurements, found on the Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 113
Cape meadow herb, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesCape meadow herb, 1786. Proliferating meadow plant with flowers. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 180
Cape watermelon and gladiolus, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesCape watermelon and gladiolus, 1786. Gladiolus shown with bulb and roots. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 185
Cape flower, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesCape flower, 1786. Plant that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 191
Cape flower, (Lachenalia pendula), 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesCape flower, (Lachenalia pendula), 1786. Plant that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. Showing the plant as a whole with bulb and roots, flower with open petals. With inscription
Cape Snipe, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesCape Snipe, 1786. Bird that occurs on Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 189
Songbird or Cape Nightingale, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesSongbird or Cape Nightingale, 1786. Bird that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 177
Khoikhoi and Settlers on Cape Plain, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesKhoikhoi and Settlers on Cape Plain, 1786. On the left a farmer (Boer) in a covered wagon returning from Cape Town to his farm. The man walking next to the cart is probably a slave
Ants and rice, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesAnts and rice, 1786. White ants from Batavia, ants from Cape of Good Hope. Ears of rice, leaves and plant. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 56
Cape Mole, 1786-1787. Creator: Jan BrandesCape Mole, 1786-1787. Mole with open mouth, that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 95
Table Mountain and Duiwelsberg seen from the land, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesTable Mountain and Duiwelsberg seen from the land, 1786. Green plain with the mountain and Duijvelsberg in the distance, partially obscured by low clouds. With inscription
President Steyn, c1900. Creator: UnknownPresident Steyn, c1900. Portrait of Martinus Theunis Steyn, South African lawyer and politician; sixth and last president of the independent Orange Free State. Engraving after a photograph
