Eighteen eggs from different animals ranging from an ostrich to a dog-fish. Wood engraving by J. Quartley, ca. 1850.

1850

1 print : wood engraving ; image and text 22 x 15.4 cm

Comparative view of the size of the eggs of different animals ; J. Quartley sc. ; 1. Epyornis 2. ostrich 3. cassowary 4. wild goose 5. hen ... Lettering continues with names of birds, reptiles and fish whose eggs are shown

Wellcome Collection 42398i