Sunday, October 22, 2023

John J. Audubon and the Ellicotts


Four brothers, the grandsons of one of the Ellicott founders (Andrew), supported Audubon (1785-1851) by being subscribers for his first book - The Birds of America, 1827.

Baltimore Orioles (left) and a sketch of Baltimore behind Canvas backed ducks (below) showed Audubon's appreciation for the geneosity of Baltimorians after his plates were destroyed.