Title
Report on visits to Museums
Identifier
MS 2158
Description
Following his walk to London to visit the British Museum in 1819, MacGillivray travelled there again in 1833 to visit the museums and natural history collections. He took an interest in how specimens were displayed, sketching mounted birds at the London Geological Society. He also visited London Zoo, commenting on how much he preferred to see live birds instead of stuffed specimens.
Date
1833
Creator
William MacGillivray
Source
Paper and ink.
Rights
University of Aberdeen
Contributor
William MacGillivray
UUID
94795497-f978-40d5-8a60-5c3151bce191
