Grass Finch or Bay-Winged Bunting Print, 1836

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Grass Finch or Bay-Winged Bunting Print, c.1836, Art-414, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
2.2 Cubic Feet Paper print
Abstract:
This print was created by Audubon Havell and shows a small bird infront of a cactus plant. The print is accompanied by two notes, one is a letter about ownership transfer in 1936, another is a breif history of the work. The condition is fair, some signs of age and tears at edges.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Grass Finch or Bay-Winged Bunting Print, c.1836, Art-414, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This print was created by Audubon Havell and shows a small bird infront of a cactus plant. The print is accompanied by two notes, one is a letter about ownership transfer in 1936, another is a breif history of the work. The condition is fair, some signs of age and tears at edges.

Acquisition information:
This collection was acquired by the Special Collections and University Archive prior to 2025.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Grass Finch or Bay-Winged Bunting Print was completed in July 2025.

Dimensions:
26x32

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Works of art