INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, PHILADELPHIA, 187G. 83 



VII.— FOOD-FISH. 



FOOD-FISH COMMISSION OF THE UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON, D. C. 



"For its unique character, its scientific arrangements, the complete- 

 ness of its illustrations, and its economical value." 



YIII.— CASTS OF AMERICAN FISHES IN PLASTER OF PARIS 



AND papier-mach:^. 



TO THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, FOR JOSEPH PALMER, WASHING- 

 TON, D. C. 



" For the most faithful representation of the fish on the American 

 coast. These casts, which number four hundred and eight (408,) consti- 

 tute the largest and most perfect collection heretofore made, as a per- 

 fect illustration of the shape, form, and appearance of American fish." 



IX.— COLLECTIV'E exhibit of photographs of AMER- 

 ICAN FOOD-FISHES. 



TO THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, FOR T. W. SMILLIE, WASHING- 

 TON, D. C. 



" For great comprehensiveness of exhibit and excellence, illustrating 

 the fish of America." 



X.— COLLECTION OF WATER-COLOR SKETCHES AND OIL 

 PAINTINGS (ON PLASTER CASTS) OF FISH OF NORTH 

 AMERICA. 



TO THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, FOR J. H. RICHARD, WASHING- 

 TON, D. C. 



" For exceeding truthfulness in the coloring of the plaster casts of 

 fish, and for the pains-taking labor and artistic effects." 



