Blackbird
Thomas Edward Gunn (1844 - 1923)
Category
Natural History / Taxidermy
Date
Unknown
Materials
Bird, Metal, Wood, Vegetal, Dough, Feather, Skin
Place of origin
Norwich
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 287761.5
Summary
Female blackbird specimen in an atypical colour morph, mounted on a dark wooden perch. The bird is brown with white feathers across its head. Made by TE Gunn, dated 10th July(?) 1908.
Marks and inscriptions
Base.: 10 July 1908
Makers and roles
Thomas Edward Gunn (1844 - 1923), taxidermist