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New Orleans History - Seeking the Unknown, part 6

Seeking the Unknown, part 6

03/25/13 • 5 min

New Orleans History
Langlois discusses aspects of this scientific friendship between Charles-Alexandre Lesueur and Joseph Barabino, centered in New Orleans about 1830. The exhibition Seeking the Unknown: Natural History Observations in Louisiana, 1698—1840 presents objects that provide a broad historical background for the study of Louisiana’s natural history—from taxidermied animals, specimens in jars, and pressed plants to lavishly illustrated folios.
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Langlois discusses aspects of this scientific friendship between Charles-Alexandre Lesueur and Joseph Barabino, centered in New Orleans about 1830. The exhibition Seeking the Unknown: Natural History Observations in Louisiana, 1698—1840 presents objects that provide a broad historical background for the study of Louisiana’s natural history—from taxidermied animals, specimens in jars, and pressed plants to lavishly illustrated folios.

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Seeking the Unknown, part 5

The curators share some thoughts on Thomas Jefferson and science, including his connections to France and his official sponsorship of expeditions to gather information about Louisiana. The exhibition Seeking the Unknown: Natural History Observations in Louisiana, 1698—1840 presents objects that provide a broad historical background for the study of Louisiana’s natural history—from taxidermied animals, specimens in jars, and pressed plants to lavishly illustrated folios.

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Seeking the Unknown, part 7

Lawrence presents information on some of the visual treasures in the exhibition. The exhibition Seeking the Unknown: Natural History Observations in Louisiana, 1698—1840 presents objects that provide a broad historical background for the study of Louisiana’s natural history—from taxidermied animals, specimens in jars, and pressed plants to lavishly illustrated folios.

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