Curated photos dedicated to the art, history, science, and wonder of taxidermy
Patrick the Irish Wolfhound wishes you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
“Patrick of Ifold was born on the 17 March 1923, St. Patrick’s Day, and died on 8 May 1931, aged eight years old. He was owned by Mrs. Beynon of Broadoak Sutton-at-Hone, Kent.”
Source: Ulster Museum
“Santens Displaying Orangutan Scene. Remi H. Santens was the chief preparator at the taxidermic laboratory of the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh.”
Source: The Burns Archive
Gone fishin’
I’ll be taking a short summer break from the blog while I’m out of the country, but stayed tuned for more weird and wonderful taxidermy in just a few weeks. Thanks to you all for following!