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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoUNIVERSITY 1437/1/1/32
TitleSlide showing drawing of scene with small dinosaur and birds amongst ferns.
DateLate 19th century
Extent1 slide
DescriptionSlide shows black and white drawing of small dinosaur with short fore-legs, long tail and long neck. Two birds with long tail feathers, claws at end of wings, and teeth.
Written in white ink on right side, 'Oldest (?) known bird and a Dinosaur' (obscured by green sticker).
Signed by 'J. Smith'.
Newton & Co, 3 Fleet Street, London' marked on sticker in upper left corner, partly obscured. 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.
Number '63' written on tape on top edge of slide.
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