Carl Akeley (1864-1926) is known as the father of modern taxidermy. He began his career at WardÕs Natural History establishment, and later prepared exhibits for the Milwaukee Public Museum, Field Museum of Natural History, and American Museum of Natural History.
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Bell Museum of Natural History
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1927
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Carl Akeley (1864-1926) is known as the father of modern taxidermy. He began his career at WardÕs Natural History establishment, and later prepared exhibits for the Milwaukee Public Museum, Field Museum of Natural History, and American Museum of Natural History. After the death of P.T. BarnumÕs prized elephant, Jumbo, Akeley mounted and prepar...
Creator:
Bell Museum of Natural History
Created:
1927
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, University Archives.