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Framed Print of The Vulturine Guinea-Fowl in the Zoological Society's Gardens, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The Vulturine Guinea-Fowl in the Zoological Society's Gardens, 1870. New addition to London Zoo...peculiar in having the head and greater part of the neck devoid of feathers, and without any caruncles, and in the possession of long ornamental hackles surrounding the base of the neck and breast...recently, and since the eastern coast of Africa has been more thoroughly explored, it has been discovered that this bird is by no means uncommon on the southern part of the Somali coast, and in the adjacent parts of Continental Africa...The officers of H.M.S. Syria, when lately [at Lamoo, a port situate on the east coast of Africa], saw several in the market, but used them for the table, not being aware of their great rarity. More recently, Dr. Kirk has succeeded in securing for the aviaries of the society the living female of the species...This fine bird was procured at Brava, on the southern part of the Somali coast...We regret to have to add that the bird has suffered from an unusually protracted voyage, and from the quarantine imposed upon it by the French officials, and has, consequently, reached the Regent's Park in a very weak state'. From Illustrated London News, 1870. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39243783
Biology Captive Captivity Feather Feathers Guineafowl London Zoo Ornithology Plumage Thomas Wood Wood Thomas Zoological Garden Zoological Gardens
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.5cm (9.6" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
