Item MM 46138 Glass Negative - Nest of the White-Shouldered Caterpillar Catcher, by A.J. Campbell, Australia, circa 1895

Summary

Image taken by A.J. Campbell in preparation for his definitive work, 'Nests and Eggs of Australian Birds including the Geographical Distribution of the Species and Popular Observations Thereon', published by Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, England in 1900. This particular image was used to illustrate the species. Campbell noted 'This illustration, "Nest of the White-shouldered Caterpillar Easter," is taken from a study in a branch of a casuarina tree.

Description of Content

Three eggs in a nest, resting on a tree branch.

Physical Description

Black and white silver gelatin glass negative, half plate, portrait format