86 AUDUBON I AN A 



A noteworthy collection of objects relating to the life and work of 

 John J. Audubon occupies the stairway hall. It includes original 



. , . sketches and paintings by Audubon and his sons, some of 



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the copper plates of Birds of North America," illus- 

 trations in various stages from "The Quadrupeds of North America," 

 and a portrait of Robert Havell, the engraver and publisher of the 

 first edition of the "Birds." Of more personal interest is the gun car- 

 ried by Audubon on many of his expeditions and the buckskin suit 

 he wore. These objects were mainly presented by his granddaughters, 

 Maria R. and Florence Audubon but the largest piece, a covey of 

 pheasants, was given by Miss M. Eliza Audubon, and other gifts 

 have been received from Doctor Edward H. Rogers, Miss Anna E. 

 Roelker and Robert Havell Lockwood. 





