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Artifact

Butterfly and Moth Collection

Description

  • Collection of 18 butterflies and moths from the jungles of El Centure, Colombia.
  • Caught in the oil fields of the Tropical Oil Company in 1936.
  • ​Encased in wood frame and fronted with glass.

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

1936

Dimensions

inches
Length:
17.0
Width:
0.8
Height:
13.3

Events, Places, People

  • John T. Braybrook
  • El Centro, Colombia

Originating Location

South AmericaColombia

Subject