'The Skeleton of an Elk'
Date(s): late 19th century
Creator(s): unknown
Scope & Content: Two illustrations of front and side views of the (reassembled) skeleton.
Caption below reads, 'The Skeleton of an Elk. Found in a Marl pit 18 Feet beneath the surfact in Ballaugh Isle of Mann'. Caption above 'Distance between the tip of the Horns 8 Feet. Length of each Horn 5 Feet 10 Inches. The Tips of the Horns 13 Feet hight'.
Language: English
Extent: 1 sheet (38 x 49.5 cm)
Item name: colour wash ink drawing with caption
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 15135
Record class: Private
Access conditions: No regulations or restrictions are implemented on this material. Viewable by request during library opening hours at the Manx National Heritage Library and Archives, Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man. Advance notification of a research visit is advisable by emailing library@mnh.im
Subject tags : #MM100