The Mother of the Zebra Hybrid, 1870s-1930s
Scope and Contents
Photograph of the mother of the zebra hybrid, a Morgan mare named, "Baby Gates", Vol. III, A.M.R. by "General Gates" (666) and dam, "Polly B", Vol. III, A.M.R. standing in a field in the early 20th century. She 'first foaled the Grevy zebra hybrid, "Juno" and then the pure-bred Morgan filly, "Georgia", Vol. IV, A.M.R.' which had no stripes or resemblance to a zebra proving that telegony was not scientifically supported.
Dates
- Creation: 1870s-1930s
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
1 slide 81mm by 81mm
Conditions Governing Access
Open.
Extent
From the Fonds: 50 boxes
From the Fonds: 3465 Photographic Slides
Physical Description
1 slide 81mm by 81mm
Dimensions
81mm by 81mm
Archivist's Note
Catalogued by Kristy Davis as part of Towards Dolly Project, 2012-2013
Creator
- From the Fonds: Ewart, James Cossar, 1851-1933 (zoologist and professor of natural history, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Wallace, Robert, Professor, 1853-1939 (professor of agriculture and rural economy) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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