Taxidermy Belted Kingfishers

by Joseph Cullingford of Durham

Log #6503

Latin: Megaceryle alcyon

Description: Victorian taxidermy Belted Kingfishers in minimalistic museum style case typical of the North-east.

J. Cullingford of Durham was responsible for some of the finest taxidermy produced during the latter part of the Victorian era. Joseph Cullingford was apponted Curator of the University Museum, Palace Green, Durham in 1877. Although clearly operating on a commercial basis, Cullingfor was employed at the Museum throughout most of his working life. From his Headed notepaper, it seems he had an arrangement enabling him to work privately whilst in the museum's employ.

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