Chinese Birds and Fish Paintings
Content Description
This collection is composed of 6 paintings. 3 depict birds and 3 depict fish. Though the original label suggests the paintings are Japanese, it has been determined that the paintings may be done on pith paper and match closely with souvenirs brought form artisans in China in the early 19th century.
Dates
- inferred era 1800s-1900s
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers.
As a preservation measure, digital copies will be provided instead of access to the originals due to the materials' fragile condition.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials are in the public domain.
Biographical / Historical
Charles Henry Taylor, Jr. (1867-1941) was a life member of the Boston Society of Natural History and served as its president from 1927-1935. Taylor was an extensive book and manuscript collector who wrote about American lithography. He was also a member of the American Antiquarian Society and several other groups in Greater Boston area. Read more about Taylor at: https://www.jstor.org/stable/3110844
Extent
1.44 Linear Feet (6 paintings measuring 12.5 x 8 inches)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Gifted to the Boston Society of Natural History in 1932 by Charles H. Taylor, Jr.; provenance before 1932 is unknown.
Condition Description
Overall condition: good, stable. Special rehousing needs: Rehouse to provide additional support.
Processing Information
Processed by Wren Livesay (Archives Arts Intern) and Brittany Contratto, July 2023; Materials were found in storage in 2023; materials were possibly part of the BSNH Library Collection
- Title
- Chinese Birds and Fish Paintings Finding Aid
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Wren Livesay (Archives Intern)
- Date
- July 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First Edition
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Science, Boston Archives Repository