King parrot
B. Corbett
Category
Natural History / Taxidermy
Date
Sep 1812
Materials
Display case with taxidermy king parrot
Measurements
405 x 325 x 120 mm
Order this imageCollection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 584285
Summary
A stuffed Amboine king parrot which is indigenous to Australia. This speciment was created by B. Corbett and is shown in a display case.
Provenance
Given with the property to The National Trust in 1941 by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, 3rd Bt. [1870 - 1958].
Marks and inscriptions
Inside display case down left side: B Corbett Sept 1812 Back of display case: Brown label - Printed in black ink - B Corbett ANIMAL & BIRDS PRESERVER. 2 John Street Oxford Street Front of display case bottom center: Small brown label - Written in black ink - The Tabuen Parrot. (Alisterus scapularis) Australia
Makers and roles
B. Corbett, taxidermist