Taxidermy Collection (#13)

Plate 5 Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque Sainte
Plate 5, Le cabinet de la Bibliotheque de Sainte Genevieve: divise en deux parties: contenant les antiquitez de la religion des chretiens, des Egyptiens, and des Romains; des tombeaux

Alfred Minall, taxidermist
Alfred Minall working on specimens in the shed housing the beginnings of Walter Rothschilds Museum collection, 1890 Date: 1890

1849 John Gould artist & ornithologist 1849 John Gould artist & ornithologist
John Gould (14 September 1804 - 3 February 1881). Engraving by T.H. Maguire 1849 as part of the friends of the Ipswich Museum series

A colourful roadside tourist sign just outside Windhoek on the way to Windhoeks international airport

Stuffed dogs, Walter Potter Museum, London
Three stuffed dogs sitting in a furnished room at the Walter Potter Museum, Jamaica Inn, London. Sadly the museum was sold off and disbanded in 2003. Date: 1960s

Stuffed dog, Walter Potter Museum, London
A stuffed dog sitting at a writing desk in a furnished room at the Walter Potter Museum, Jamaica Inn, London. Sadly the museum was sold off and disbanded in 2003. Date: 1960s

Birds, flowers, fruit, figures under glass shades, Plate 76
Birds, flowers, fruit, figures etc under glass shades, Plate 76. Date: circa 1880s

C Ward. Quex Park Vad Hospital
C Ward, Quex Park VAD Hospital. This ward was located in the second gallery of the Powell-Cotton Museum. B Ward, in the first gallery, was through the archway on the left of the photograph

Tasmanian Tiger on display, Australia
Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine (Thylacinus cynocephalus) on display (probably stuffed), in a garden in Australia. The species is believed to be extinct. Date: circa 1910

Goatskin shortages in 1915: humourous alternatives suggested
Hirsuitabilities: A humourous suggestion from Edwin Morrow in responce to the possibility of a shortage in supply of goat skins for soldiers winter overcoats. Date: 1915

Trade catalogue for hunting trophies 1937
Trade catalogue for Army and Navy Stores, showing a selection of hunting trophies including rhinoceros as a tobacco jar, elephants foot as a liqueur stand, deer slot mounted as a flower vase

The Mammalia Saloon, illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford
XJF444300 The Mammalia Saloon, illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford, published 1878 (engraving) by English School

Giraffes on the staircase in the British Museum, 1845 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XJF196511 Giraffes on the staircase in the British Museum, 1845 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Fox

BROOKLYN INSTITUTE, c1910. The gallery of natural history in the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. Photograph, c1910

BALTIMORE: CLUB, 1891. A gentlemans club in Baltimore, Maryland. Drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, 1891

Man Eater
November 1933: A Great Blue shark and two types of ray on display at the Natural History museum. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

TAXIDERMISTs DREAM, 1874. The Taxidermists After-Dinner Dream. Wood engraving, American, 1874

Stuffed leopard in glass-case, (B&W)

Getting their dead pet dog stuffed
Conversation overhead by sympathetic Old Lady " I ear your Billys dead, when are you goin tr bury im?" " We aint goin to bury im, we re goin ter ave im stuffed." Date: circa 1890s

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) stuffed adult, at baggage claim in airport, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, September

Austria. Ashau. indoor of A Hut. Detail of A Stuffed Bird

Banded vapourer (Aroa discalis), mounted male moth, both sides

Preserved animals heads and skulls

Forbes silkmoth (Rothschildia lebeau forbesi)

J. Wickersheimer, German chemist C018 / 7072
J. Wickersheimer (1832-1896). 1883 engraving of the German chemist and taxidermist J. Wickersheimer in his laboratory. Wickersheimer is best known for developing a method for preserving corpses

Carl Akeley, US taxidermist C013 / 7256
Carl Akeley (1864-1926), US taxidermist and sculptor. Akeley is considered the father of modern taxidermy, having improved a number of techniques

Dwarf armadillo C013 / 6568
Dwarf armadillo (Zaedyus pichiy). Mounted specimen collected by Charles Darwin at Bahia Blanca, Argentina, in 1833

Male mandarin duck C013 / 6287
Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) in non-breeding (eclipse) plumage, mounted specimen

Male mandarin duck C013 / 6288
Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) in non-breeding (eclipse) plumage, mounted specimen

Male mandarin duck C013 / 6286
Male mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) in non-breeding (eclipse) plumage, mounted specimen

Bengal florican C013 / 6283
Bengal florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), mounted specimen

Bengal florican C013 / 6284
Bengal florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), mounted specimen

Great bittern C013 / 6282
Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris), mounted specimen

Great bittern C013 / 6281
Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris), mounted specimen

Taxidermist working on wolf teeth, 1935
One of the several behind-the-scenes shots taken for the February 1935 edition of Weekly Illustrated, 1st Class Technical Assistant Percy Stammwitz adds final touches to the teeth of a wolf

Preparation of skeleton material using the larvae of Dermestes maculatus (hind or leather beetle) to eat the flesh

Amarillo, Texas, United States. Route 66

THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858-1919). 26th President of the United States. Roosevelt speaking in Newcastle, Wyoming. Stereograph, 1903

EDMUND WILSON (1895-1972). American writer and critic

ALBERT PAYSON TERHUNE (1872-1942). American writer

ARCTIC: FOXES & BIRDS. Taxidermy examples of foxes and birds found in the Arctic environment at the Zoological Society, London. Wood engraving, 1854

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. Beats Sidrophel and his Man Whachum. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving of 1726 by William Hogarth

Red-winged parrot. Museum specimen of a male red- winged parrot (Aprosmictus erythropterus) as seen in ultraviolet (UV) light. This species is native to Australia and Papua New Guinea

1830 Montagu House natural history museum
An image of Montagu (Monatgue) house and its grand staircase in the British Museum around 1830, (Great Russell street). Published in Walter Thornbury " Old and New London" Cassell and Co

1824 Charles Waterton naturalist portrait
Charles Waterton (1782-1865). A portrait steel plate engraved frontis with later tinting from " Essays on Natural History by Charles Waterton, edited with a life of the author by Norman Moore

1825 Watertons Taxidermy Nondescript
1825 " A Nondescript" drawn by T.H. Foljambe engraved on copper (with later tinting) by I.W. Lowry, being the frontispiece to Charles Watertons " Wanderings in South America" J

1841 British Museum Zoological Gallery c
Fine steel engraving with later hand colouring by l. Lewitt and Radclyffe of the " British Museum - Zoological Gallery" in " London Interiors" published by Joseph Mead of London

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"Preserving Nature's Wonders: A Glimpse into the World of Taxidermy" Step into the fascinating realm of taxidermy, where art and science intertwine to immortalize creatures that once roamed our planet. From the elusive Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine to delicate mounted butterflies, this ancient practice has captivated both enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Intriguingly bizarre yet undeniably captivating, it has seen its fair share of peculiar exhibits throughout history. Who could forget the infamous "Stuffed Kittens Lunch, " a whimsical creation that blurred the lines between reality and imagination? Or when Linnaeus exposed the deceptive Hamburg Hydra as nothing more than an elaborate hoax? But it's not all eccentricity in this world; there is also room for celebration. Enter the Festive Nutty Squirrel series, charming displays capturing these lively critters in their holiday spirit. And let us not overlook The Huia, a poignant tribute to New Zealand's extinct bird species whose beauty now lives on through skilled hands. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon Bullocks Museum 1811—a testament to taxidermy's enduring legacy. Here lies a treasure trove of carefully preserved specimens from around the globe, each telling its own unique story. Amongst these treasures is a Common Raven (Corvus corax) Skull hailing from Cornwall, England—an exquisite example of meticulous craftsmanship that transports us back in time. Cecil Aldin's enchanting illustration titled "Spot and Scrunch" further showcases how animals can be forever captured within artful frames. Taxidermy serves as a bridge between past and present—allowing us to appreciate nature's diversity while reminding us of our responsibility towards conservation efforts. So next time you encounter one such exhibit or marvel at an intricately stuffed creature, take a moment to reflect on their significance—their silent voices echoing through the halls of time.