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1868 Waterhouse Hawkins & hadrosaur 1868 Waterhouse Hawkins & hadrosaur
Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkin and his Hadrosaurus foulkii, the worlds first mounted dinosaur skeleton. From Sketches of Creation by Winchell 1870 engraved from photographs taken around 1868. The discovery of the first american dinosaur H. foulkii (1858) revolutionised earlier concepts of their form and lifestyle. Waterhouse Hawkins was keen to update his designs from the Crystal Palace dinosaurs to reflect this in New Yorks proposed Paleozoic park. The reconstruction was built by Hawkins under the advice of Joseph Leidy and E.D. Cope, then put on display at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in 1868. It caused a sensation with nearly 100, 000 visitors, and started dinomania in the USA. Such mounted dinosaur skeletons would henceforth be the mainstay of natural history museums worldwide
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of paleontology. In 1868, Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins unveiled his remarkable creation - the world's first mounted dinosaur skeleton, alongside himself. The photograph showcases Hawkins standing proudly next to his masterpiece, the Hadrosaurus foulkii. Hawkins was determined to update his earlier designs from the Crystal Palace dinosaurs to accurately reflect new discoveries about dinosaurs' form and lifestyle. With guidance from renowned scientists Joseph Leidy and E. D. Cope, he meticulously reconstructed this awe-inspiring creature for New York's proposed Paleozoic park. The impact of this groundbreaking reconstruction cannot be overstated. When it went on display at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, it drew an astonishing number of visitors - nearly 100,000 people were captivated by its presence. This event marked the beginning of "dinomania" in America and set a precedent for natural history museums worldwide. The significance of this photo lies not only in its historical context but also as a testament to human curiosity and scientific progress. It symbolizes our relentless pursuit to unravel Earth's ancient mysteries through meticulous research and artistic representation. Paul D. Stewart skillfully captured this pivotal moment with his evocative illustration that now serves as a reminder of how one man's passion can revolutionize our understanding of prehistoric life forever.
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