Household - Victorian Bird Diorama

From Madison Historical Society

Late 19th century diorama of 8 taxidermic birds on a branch with foliage. Set under a glass oval dome on a base raised on 4 short legs.  Identifiable birds are: Scarlet Tanager, Chestnut-sided warbler, American Redstart, Purple Finch, Yellow-breasted Chat, Ruby-throated Hummingbird and Black-throated Green Warbler.  The small gray bird at the 11 o'clock position is not identifiable.  OH 18 1/2; OL 14 3/8; OW 7 1/2

Accession/ID Number 79.486

Subjects

• Diorama
• Taxidermy