INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, PHILADELPHIA, 187G. 83 



VIL— 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." 



VIII.— CASTS OF AMERICAN FISHES IN PLASTER OF PARIS 

 AND PAPIER-MACHE. 



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.— COLLECTIVE 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-takiug labor and artistic effects." 



