Insecta Hymenoptera (Plate 13) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 Size:A0 (841x1189mm) This embellishment not only pays

This embellishment not only pays homage to the individuals who have left their mark on the Hudson River Valley but also serves as a visual chronicle

that used to be the edge of town

Chemins de Fer de l’Ouest

These landmarks are a testament to the city's spirit and resilience

Clumber Park (partially visible)

Insecta Hymenoptera (Plate 13) by Frederick DuCane Godman, 1879 Size:A0 (841x1189mm) This embellishment not only paysInsecta Hymenoptera Pl. 13 (1879) by Frederick DuCane Godman is a refined Victorian zoological illustration from the high era of natural history publishing. Prepared to aid identification and comparison, the plate presents selected members of the Hymenoptera ordermeticulously drawn, crisply numbered, and set against a pristine white ground. The composition reflects the periods union of science and art: precise outlines, carefully observed anatomy, and