Report to the Legislature of the State of New-York from The Regents of the University

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Chester Historical Society

Report to the Legislature of the State of New-York from The Regents of the University, circa 1850.: The image shows a worn, aged report discussing additions to the zoological and botanical collections of the New York State Cabinet, now known as the New York State Museum.
Report to the Legislature of the State of New-York from The Regents of the University, circa 1850.

The image shows a worn, aged report discussing additions to the zoological and botanical collections of the New York State Cabinet, now known as the New York State Museum.

Name/Title

Report to the Legislature of the State of New-York from The Regents of the University

Entry/Object ID

chs-008886

Description

The surviving 220 pages of this circa 1850 report to the Legislature of the State of New York, compiled by the Regents of the University, later to become the New York State Museum, feature numerous color plates depicting Indian costumes and other artifacts. Additionally, the report includes reports, essays, and writings on archaeological studies, flora and fauna, minerals, geological specimens, fossils, and contributions to the Historical and Antiquarian collection.

Context

Pages missing.

Dimensions

Height

9-11/16 in

Width

6 in

Dimension Notes

9.69 x 5.98 x 0.63 inches; 220 surviving pages

Create Date

November 4, 2025

Update Date

July 14, 2026