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Butterfly collection

Shugborough, 1271467, glazed butterfly collection, condition survey, 2009 © National Trust / Simon Moore

Shugborough, 1271467, glazed butterfly collection, condition survey, 2009 © National Trust / Simon Moore

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Category

Natural History / Taxidermy

Date

Unknown

Materials

Animal, Glass, Wood

Measurements

678 x 800 x 100 mm

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Collection

Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire

NT 1271467

Summary

The remnants of a collection of butterflies in a case with a glass framed front.

Provenance

Given to the NT with the house and park on the death of the 4th Earl in 1960.

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Materials

Animal (5413)
Glass (77281)
Wood (149930)

Category

Natural History / Taxidermy (1941)

Collection

Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire (6091)

Object Type

Butterfly collection (10)
Taxidermy display case (770)

Record Status

Enhanced