Untitled
Category
Wooden objects
Date
1900
Materials
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 287705
Summary
A rectangular wooden taxidermy display case with a glass front containing a stuffed white housemartin shown in flight with wings outstretched, catching a fly. The housemartin is wired to the back of the case.
Provenance
Transferred to the National Trust by the Treasury in lieu of CTT in 1985 with an endowment provided by the NHMF.