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Late 19th C Anthropomorphic Taxidermy Scene Artist & His Muse by William Drew

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Late 19th Century cased anthropomorphic taxidermy scene of two Squirrels and a stoat in bedroom/boudoir setting. One squirrel dressed as an artist in a beret, painting smock smoking a cigarette with his brush. Another squirrel is lounging on a four poster bed wearing nightclothes with little chick on lead and a peeping Stoat wearing top hat and monocle hiding behind dressing screen. label to inside reads William Drew Naturalist 72 Union Street, Plymouth, Stonehouse In very good clean condition, original and untouched. case dimensions length 70cm, depth 40cm and height 48cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890-1899
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612144926712

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