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Smithsonian Shares 1830s Pufferfish Illustrations from US Exploring Expedition

Original: Illustration by Joseph Drayton, Alfred Agate, from “Drawings of Tetradons and Diodons”, United States Exploring Expediti

The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, via the Biodiversity Heritage Library, is drawing attention to scientific illustrations of tetradons and diodons — pufferfish and porcupinefish — created by Joseph Drayton and Alfred Agate during the United States Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842. The drawings, from the expedition's natural history collections, showcase the detailed artistic work that documented marine species in the nineteenth century.

Why now: The historical scientific artwork was newly shared through open digital archives, attracting interest from history and ocean life enthusiasts.

Smithsonian Libraries and ArchivesBiodiversity Heritage LibraryJoseph DraytonAlfred AgateUnited States Exploring Expedition

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• Illustration by Joseph Drayton, Alfred Agate, from “Drawings of Tetradons and Diodons”, United States Exploring Expedition Collection, 1838-1885 (ca. 1838–42). Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Biodiversity Heritage Library https:// pdimagearchive.org/images/be5b… · pdimagearchive · 15

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