Taxidermy Jackdaw

Object Identification

  • Object name: Taxidermy jackdaw
  • Date: 1933
  • Dimensions: H 245 mm x W 215 mm x L 82 mm
  • Materials: Taxidermy jackdaw (bones, skin, feathers), cotton stuffing, glass eyes steel wire, dried foliage
  • Origin: Hemingby, England

Object Summary

This ‘Jackdaw of Unusual Colour’ was presented by auctioneer Stafford Walter to an unknown individual. The animal was likely killed because of its unusual colour and made into a taxidermy mount.

This object was conserved by Sasha Behrman. Find out more about her by clicking on the profile below!

Sasha Behrman