Akeley, Carl Ethan, 1864-1926
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1864-05-19 - 1926-11-17
Summary
Abstract:
Carl Ethan Akeley (born May 19, 1864, Clarendon, New York— died November 17, 1926, Belgian Congo, Africa), taxidermist, sculptor, inventor, explorer, and naturalist, who led five expeditions to Africa, three of which for the Museum of Natural History where he gathered specimens for his African Hall Exhibition. He is the author of the book In Brightest Africa.
Chronology:
- 1876
- Mounted first bird at approximately 12 years old (1), Clarendon, NY
- 1877
- 13 years old. Borrowed a book on taxidermy and took painting lessons in Holley to make backgrounds (1), Clarendon, NY
- 1882-1883
- Began apprenticeship at Ward's Natural Science Establishment, Rochester, NY
- 1883
- Intermission from Ward's where he worked for six months in the shop of John Wallace in New York City (1), New York
- 1884-01
- Returned to Ward’s Natural Science Establishment where he remained for three years (1), Rochester, NY
- 1886-11-08
- Arrived in Milwaukee and worked for Milwaukee museum (1), Milwaukee, WI
Topics
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Stung / Base "Carl E. Akeley"
Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 870
Scope and Contents
Elephant with snake around right fore-leg. Black base. Inscription: On base "Stung."
Dates:
undated
The Old Man of Mikeno / On base mid "Carl Akeley sc."
Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 600
Scope and Contents
Head and shoulders of gorilla. Inscription: On base "The Old Man of Mikeno/Carl Akeley sc./(c) 1923" Rear of base "Kunst Foundry. N.Y."
Dates:
1923