Jardine Collection (#10)

Francois Le Vaillant (1753-1824) French explorer, collector and ornithologist. He did not accept the new Linnaen nomenclature

John Walker (1731-1803), born in Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland. Scottish chemist, botanist, mineralogist and meteorologist, Professor natural history at Edinburgh University 1779-1803

Hans Sloane (1660-1753) Irish-born collector and physician. Gifted the Chelsea Physick Garden, established on his estate at Chelsea, London, to the Apothecaries Company

William Smellie (1740-1795) Scottish printer, naturalist and antiquary. He completed the first English translation of Buffons Natural History (1780)

Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) teacher and ornithologist. Born in Paisley, Scotland, he emigrated to America in 1794 and became an American citizen in 1804

Bulwers Petrel
Illustration of Bulwers Petrel by William Jardine

Rosss Gull
Illustration of Rosss Gull by William Jardine

Phocoena phocoena, common porpoise
Plate 19 Cape Porpoise. Hand-coloured engraving of a drawing by James Hope Stewart (1789-1856), from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol. 12 Whales, 1833-1843, by Sir William Jardine

Equus caballus gomelini, tarpan
The Tarpan a wild horse, native of Russia, primaeval bay stock. Plate on page opposite page 160. Original watercolour drawing from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol

Anas crecca, common teal
Plate 34 from Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library. Original Drawings. Birds

Muscardinus avellanarius, common dormouse
Detail from plate 136 Dormouse. Original watercolour drawing from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol. 3, 1833-1843, by Sir William Jardine (1800-1874)

Erinaceus europaeus, western European hedgehog
Plate 120 Hedgehog. Original watercolour drawing from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol. 2, 1833-1843, by Sir William Jardine (1800-1874)

Hippopotamus amphibius, hippopotamus
Plate 67 The Hippopotamus. Original watercolour drawing from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol. 2, 1833-1843, by Sir William Jardine (1800-1874)

Grus anigone, Sarus crane eggs
Gouache by an unknown artist, (c. 1830-40). Part of the Jardine Collection

Heterophasia gracilis, grey sibia
A gouache by Khuleelooddeen, (c. 1830-40). Originally published in William Jardines Contributions to Ornithology, 1853. Part of the Jardine Collection

Alcedo hercules, great blue kingfisher
An illustration by an unknown artist, (c. 1830-40). Part of the Jardine Collection

The famous Rentz Santley Novelty and Burlesque Co. first time in America : the sensational scene, gay life in Paris, introducing Jardine Mabile Dance. Date 1890

1833 Jardine Papio sylvanus baboon
Papio sylvanus, Chacma baboon. Steel plate engraving with contemporary hand colouring from " The Naturalists Library" Mammalia, Vol. I " The Natural History of Monkeys"

1833 Jardine Pithecus satyrus Orangutan
Plate 2 (and 3) Propithecus satyrus. The Red or Asiatic Orangutang" (sic). The orangutan was the first great ape to be well known in Europe and Britain

1833 Jardine Plate 1 Black orang chimp
1833, Plate 1. Troglodytes niger, Black Orang. Probably a chimpanzee. The species was not well known yet with the first arriving in London zoo in 1835

1833 Jardine Hylobates hoolock gibbon
Plate 5. Hylobates Hoolock. Gibbon. Steel plate engraving with contemporary hand colouring from " The Naturalists Library" Mammalia, Vol. I " The Natural History of Monkeys"

1833 Jardine Aotes douracouli night monke
Plate 24 Aotes trivirgatus. Douracouli. Night monkey. Steel plate engraving with contemporary hand colouring from " The Naturalists Library" Mammalia, Vol

1833 Jardine cercocebus monkey
Plate 12 Cercocebus fuliginosus. Sooty Mangabey monkey. Steel plate engraving with contemporary hand colouring from " The Naturalists Library" Mammalia, Vol

Modern Athenians plate 20 - Edinburgh
Mr Alexander Kidston (1762-1850) approaching Mr. John Jardine (1777-1850), Sheriff of Ross and Cromarty, on the streets of Edinburgh

F. R. Foster (1889-1958)
Photograph of Frank Foster, the Warwickshire and England cricketer, demonstrating his left-arm fast-medium bowling action, c.1910

Douglas Jardine Batting for Oxford University, 1923
Photograph of Douglas Jardine (1900-1958) batting for Oxford University in 1923. Jardine went on to play for Surrey, MCC and England

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"Jardine: A Journey Through Nature's Wonders and Sporting Triumphs" Step back in time to 1933, when Harold Larwood's fiery bowling sent shockwaves through the cricketing world during the M. C. C. Cricket tour in Australia. As spectators marveled at his skill, a Hirundo rustica, commonly known as a barn swallow, gracefully swooped overhead. Amidst the excitement on the field, an Egretta garzetta, or little egret, elegantly waded through nearby waters. Its pure white plumage mirrored the dedication and precision displayed by Jardine - both cricketer and nature enthusiast. In this enchanting tale of wildlife encounters and sporting prowess, we encounter another avian marvel – the White-eared hummingbird (Hylocharis leucotis). Just like Jardine's lightning-fast reflexes on the pitch, this tiny creature dazzles with its rapid wingbeats. But not all creatures are blessed with such agility. The Talpa europaea or European mole burrows tirelessly beneath our feet – much like Jardine strategizing his next move against opponents. As we delve deeper into this captivating narrative of triumphs and challenges alike, we stumble upon Annas hummingbird (Calypte anna), whose vibrant feathers mirror Jardine's unwavering spirit amidst adversity. Yet even heroes can face unexpected obstacles. Remember that fateful day when W. M. Woodfull was struck by a cricket ball at Melbourne Cricket Ground? In that moment of chaos and concern for player safety emerged Jardine - resolute as ever - ready to lead his team towards victory once more. Beyond land-based adventures lie mysterious depths where Mesoplodon bidens lurks – Sowerby’s beaked whale gliding silently through oceanic realms just as effortlessly as Jardine commanded respect on any playing field he graced.