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Postcard of Balistapus Rectangularis Fish. ca. 1914, 250. Humuhumu Nukunuku Apua a, (Balistapus Rectangularis). FISHES OF HAWAII. The Aquarium at Waikiki, Honolulu, claims the rarest and most beautiful fish in the world. They are odd in shape having all the hues of the rainbow with the tints laid on as if with the brush. No painter can imitate them nor language do them justice. Words are inadequate to accurately portray these exquisite colors and weird shapes
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Postcard of Balistapus Rectangularis Fish. ca. 1914, 250. Humuhumu Nukunuku Apua a, (Balistapus Rectangularis). FISHES OF HAWAII. The Aquarium at Waikiki, Honolulu, claims the rarest and most beautiful fish in the world. They are odd in shape having all the hues of the rainbow with the tints laid on as if with the brush. No painter can imitate them nor language do them justice. Words are inadequate to accurately portray these exquisite colors and weird shapes
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This postcard print showcases the Balistapus Rectangularis Fish, also known as Humuhumu Nukunuku Apua a, from 1914. Considered one of the rarest and most beautiful fish in the world, these creatures can be found at The Aquarium at Waikiki in Honolulu. Their peculiar shapes are complemented by an array of vibrant colors that resemble a rainbow painted with meticulous brushstrokes. It is impossible for any painter to imitate their exquisite hues or for words to truly capture their magnificence. The Balistapus Rectangularis Fish belongs to the bony fish family and is classified under tetraodontoidei. This illustration on a lithograph card highlights its unique features, making it an ideal addition to any natural science collection. Prints like this were popular during the early 20th century and were often used as educational tools or decorative pieces. This particular postcard was produced by the renowned Curt Teich Company using offset lithography techniques. Now housed in Lake County Museum's archives, this transfer print provides us with a glimpse into Hawaii's extraordinary marine life. Its depiction of wedge-tail triggerfishes captures our imagination and reminds us of nature's boundless creativity.
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