Box 1
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Bird taxidermy form , circa 1887-1950s
Item — Box: 1
Identifier: Mem_inv_0453
Scope and Contents
A seemingly unfinished taxidermy bird form, possibly built to mount a bird for an exhibition between 1887 and the 1950s.Bird skins were mounted on a soft form that simulates the musculature of the bird’s body. Sisal and excelsior were used because they were soft enough to be penetrated by the wires that would position and support the wings and legs. The bird skin (with feathers attached) would then be wrapped and sewn onto the form. The mounted bird was then positioned, and their...
Dates:
circa 1887-1950s
