Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
Catalogue of the natural productions and curiosities, which compose the collections of the Cabinet of Natural History, opened for public exhibition, at No. 38, William-Street, New-York.
New York: Printed by Isaac Collins and Son, 1804.
One of the first natural history museums in the U.S., supported by subscription. According to the text, David Hosack and Wright Post were among the supporters of the project. The copy at the U.S. National Library of Medicine bears Hosack's signature. Digital facsimile of Hosack's copy at NLM at this link.
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #11317 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/13515 |
| External URL | catalogue-of-the-natural-productions-and-curiosities-which-compose-the-collections-of-the-cabinet-of-natural-history-opened-for-public-exhibition-at-no-38-williamstreet-newyork |
Geographic Context
Publication place: New York