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Category
Wooden objects
Date
1900
Materials
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 287845
Summary
A large rectangular taxidermy display case with an ebonised wood frame, glass front and sides, gilt edging to the front and a painted white interior. Contains a stuffed pelican with a fish in its bill, standing on a base of green and brown stones with grasses and wide leaved plants around it. A printed label is in the case giving the makers details: 'A.S. Hutchinson/Taxidermist/85 London Rd., Derby'.
Provenance
Made by A.S. Hutchinson. Transferred to the National Trust by the Treasury in lieu of CTT in 1985 with an endowment provided by the NHMF.