Wings, Flying Fish

Name/Title

Wings, Flying Fish

Entry/Object ID

1993.023.043

Description

Wings composed of bones and brown and clear membrane. The longest bones are approximately 6 1/2 inches and the shortest are approximately 2 1/2 inches. Their arrangement resembles that of the shape of half a fan. PERSONAL ASSOCIATIONS: These wings were collected by Captain James Calvin Scott (Dick Steele's grandfather) in 1875 from his ship. See note in donor file