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Artifact

Butterfly and Moth Collection

Description

  • Collection of 19 butterflies and moths from the jungles of El Centure, Colombia.
  • Encased in wood frame and fronted with glass
  • Frame is painted gold and green
  • Back of the frame reads: "John & Vola Braybrook. El Centro, Colombia, South America. 1935."

Background Information

  • From the collection of John Braybrook, oil driller in Colombia from 1930 to 1943.

Map Location

Latitude: 6° 56' 0.535" N
Longitude: 73° 45' 4.226" W

Date

1935

Dimensions

inches
Length:
17.0
Width:
0.8
Height:
13.3

Events, Places, People

  • John T. Braybrook
  • El Centro, Colombia

Originating Location

South America›Colombia

Subject

  • Framed collection of 19 butterflies and moths of different sizes and colours (although primarily blue). Frame is painted green and gold.
  • Back of the framed butterfly and moth collection. Written inscription reads: "John & Vola Braybrook. El Centro, Colombia, South America. 1935."

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