Rare and curious : the secret history of Governor Macquarie's collectors' chest /
Ellis, Elizabeth,1950-
Carlton, Vic. : Miegunyah Press ; Sydney, NSW : State Library of New South Wales,
2010.
These cabinets display layers of preserved butterflies, insects and birds, as well as painted panels by some of Australia's best early colonial painters. Tells the story of the chests and reveals much about the fledgling colony, the vision of Governor Macquarie and the natural history of colonial Australia.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in box (26 cm.).
These cabinets display layers of preserved butterflies, insects and birds, as well as painted panels by some of Australia's best early colonial painters. Tells the story of the chests and reveals much about the fledgling colony, the vision of Governor Macquarie and the natural history of colonial Australia.
Macquarie, Lachlan, 1761-1824.
Chests
Furniture