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Smew - Mergellus albellus
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Common name: Smew

Scientific name: Mergellus albellus

Accession number: 195

Materials: Watercolour on paper

When painted: January, 1836

Inscription on reverse: "Smew. Mergus Albellus. Female. From an individual lent by Mr Fenton. Edinburgh, 21st January 1836."

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