IDNO
OA4/2/1
Description
Framed engraving of "Omai, a native of Ulaietea". Mai was brought to England in the year 1774 by Tobias Furneaux Esq., Commander of his Majesty's Sloop Adventure- N. Humbly inscribed to the Right Hon. John Earl of Sandwich, First Commissioner for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain and Ireland, etc. etc. etc. By his Lordships most humble servant, Fra Bartolozzi. 25 October 1771."
Lent to the City Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham, for 'Captain Cook's Voyages' exhibition 1979.
Acc 1929.174
Framed dims: 62.3cm x 41cm
Place
Oceania Polynesia; French Polynesia; Society Islands; Tahiti; Raiatea
Source
Furneaux,Tobias (collector); Clarke.L.G.C. (donor)
Date
October 1774
Keywords
Anthropology
Author
Events
Description (CMS Description)
Framed engraving of " Omai, a native of Ulaietea. Mai was brought to England in the year 1774 by Tobias Furneaux Esq., Commander of his Majesty's Sloop Adventure- N. Humbly inscribed to the Right Hon. John Earl of Sandwich, First Commissioner for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain and Ireland, etc. etc. etc. By his Lordships most humble servant, Fra Bartolozzi. 25 October 1771."
Lent to the City Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham, for 'Captain Cook's Voyages' exhibition 1979.
Acc 1929.174
01/06/1998
Created by: maa on 01/06/1998
FM:139162
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