Leopard skin
Rowland Ward Ltd (fl.1867-1912)
Category
Natural History / Animals, Plants & Fossils
Date
1890
Materials
Leopard skin and velvet
Measurements
1579 mm (Width); 2525 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10151
Summary
Leopard pelt mounted by Rowland Ward, on velvet backing with taxidermist's label.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
The Jungle / TRADE MARK / Portland Ward Ltd / 167 Picadilly / London (gold-thread lettering on brown fabric label, attached on reverse side of skin near head).
Makers and roles
Rowland Ward Ltd (fl.1867-1912), taxidermist