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Weasel, stoat, ermine, polecat, ferret, marten and sable
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Weasel, stoat, ermine, polecat, ferret, marten and sable
Weasel, stoat, ermine, polecat, ferret, marten and sable.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794. The prolific Sibly published his Universal System of Natural History in 1794-1796 in five volumes covering the three natural worlds of fauna, flora and geology
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This handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from Ebenezer Sibly's Universal System of Natural History published in 1794-1796, showcases an intriguing assembly of weasel, stoat, ermine, polecat, ferret, marten, and sable. The meticulously drawn and engraved illustration, created by the skilled hand of Johann Ihle, invites us to explore the fascinating world of these enchanting mustelids. The weasel and stoat, both members of the Mustelidae family, are distinguished by their slender bodies and bushy tails. The weasel, with its short, brown fur and distinctive white stripe down its back, is shown on the left side of the image. The stoat, or short-tailed weasel, is depicted on the right, its fur longer and more reddish-brown in color. The ermine, a winter variant of the stoat, is shown in its pristine white winter coat, its tail curled around its body for added warmth. The polecat, a ferret's larger, less agile cousin, is illustrated in the middle, its spotted coat providing excellent camouflage in its woodland habitat. The ferret, a domesticated polecat, is shown in the lower left corner, its sleek, smooth coat a striking contrast to the rougher fur of its wild relatives. The marten, a member of the weasel family with a more elongated body and bushier tail, is depicted in the upper right corner, its reddish-brown fur adorned with distinctive black spots. The sable, a prized furbearer, is shown in the lower right corner, its sleek, black coat a testament to its value in the fur trade. This illustration not only showcases the natural beauty of these fascinating creatures but also serves as a window into the past, offering a glimpse into the natural history of the late 18th century.
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