Bird
B. Corbett
Category
Natural History / Taxidermy
Date
May 1812
Materials
Display case with taxidermy bird
Measurements
250 x 250 x 105 mm
Order this imageCollection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 584287
Summary
A stuffed unidentified black bird with a white throat and long beak (possibly a jacamar). This specimen was created by B. Corbett and is displayed in a black wooden case.
Provenance
Given with the property to The National Trust in 1941 by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, 3rd Bt. [1870 - 1958].
Marks and inscriptions
Back of display case in center: Brown square label - B Corbett Dealer in Turnery, Toys & Tunbridge Ware, Preserver of Birds & Quadrupedes To Initiate Life. 2 John Street , Oxford Street. B. All kinds of Curiosities bought, sold or exchanged
Makers and roles
B. Corbett, taxidermist