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- Birds, Stuffed and Mounted by John Burroughs, circa 1865 - A lifelong birder, naturalist John Burroughs did not limit his study of feathered creatures to simple observation. He often actively collected birds on hikes, later stuffing and mounting his specimens in glass cases much like this one. Some of Burroughs' other taxidermy works include a fifty-bird exhibit for his wife's front parlor and an arrangement of Catskill Mountain birds for his mother.
- circa 1865
- Collections - Artifact
Birds, Stuffed and Mounted by John Burroughs, circa 1865
A lifelong birder, naturalist John Burroughs did not limit his study of feathered creatures to simple observation. He often actively collected birds on hikes, later stuffing and mounting his specimens in glass cases much like this one. Some of Burroughs' other taxidermy works include a fifty-bird exhibit for his wife's front parlor and an arrangement of Catskill Mountain birds for his mother.
- Hallmark "The Beauty of Birds Series: Red-Headed Woodpecker" Christmas Ornament, 2009 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2009
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "The Beauty of Birds Series: Red-Headed Woodpecker" Christmas Ornament, 2009
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.