| Description | Slide shows black and white drawing of six equines labelled 1-6.
1. Hyracotherium = Protohippus
2. Orohippus
3. Mesohippus allied to the Anchitherium
4. Merychippus (Protohippus)
5. Pliohippus
6. Equus Caballus
Marked 'Fig. 90 - The Evolution of the Horse. 1-5, Ancestors of the horse restored in outline from fossil remains from the lower eocene to recent times. (H.S. Lull American Journal Science, vol. XXIII).
On frame in white ink, 'Evolution of Horse', and on left side of frame 'ARD 17'.
Newton & Co Ltd., 37 King Street, Covent Garden, London' marked on sticker in upper left corner. Newton & Co were described as 'Opticians and Globe Makers to the Queen, 1861- 85', having succeeded Newton & Son (John and William Newton) from premises in Chancery Lane, London. |