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Victorian Taxidermy

Victorian taxidermy eternalised beautiful creatures.

It was born from the demand of the Victorians who wanted to display natural history and at the same time  show off their collections. 

Now, the best pieces of Victorian Taxidermy are sought after, fought over and treasured by collectors.

Original research at The Velvet Drawing Room now uncovers the styles, stories and the masterpieces of the Victorian Taxidermists whose legacy is left behind. 

Photo of leading Victorian Taxidermist & Naturalist, Walter Burton F.Z.S. 1854-1913
Courtesy of Helen Wright

INDEX

VICTORIAN TAXIDERMISTS

ASHMEAD LONDON

ADOLPHE BOUCARD

HENRY J. BURTON

WALTER BURTON

JAMES GARDNER

EDWARD GERRARD

PETER SPICER
LEAMINGTON

JAMES HUTCHINGS

LEDOT
OF PARIS

HENRY
MURRAY

WALTER POTTER

JOHN LEADBETTER

E.F.SPICER
BIRMINGHAM

PRATT & SONS
BRIGHTON

ROWLAND WARD