Taxidermy
The Lion of Gripsholm Castle
In 1731, a lion was given as a gift to King Frederick I of Sweden. When it died it was sent to a taxidermist for preservation. Unfortunately, the taxidermist wasn't sure what a lion was supposed to look like, and this was the result:
More info: Design You Trust
Posted By: Alex - Mon Jul 24, 2023 -
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Category: Taxidermy, Eighteenth Century
Pawtable High-Five Machines
These are the latest product created by weirdo taxidermist Jack Devaney. They're rat legs mounted on springs. He explained to the NY Post:He's selling them for £12.00. But they're already sold out.
Posted By: Alex - Thu Sep 03, 2020 -
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Category: Taxidermy
Cobra Skins for Sale
Original ad here.
How much are you willing to bet that these snake skins were a) not cobras and b) were not imported from "British India"...?
And by the way:
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jan 20, 2016 -
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Category: Animals, Taxidermy, Scams, Cons, Rip-offs, and General Larceny, 1950s
Johnson Smith Catalog Item #32
Can we believe that this is a genuine taxidermied fox head? Even if not, very cool accessory even for today's bikes. Anger vegans everywhere!
Posted By: Paul - Fri Oct 10, 2014 -
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Category: Animals, Taxidermy, Bicycles and Other Human-powered Vehicles, Johnson Smith Catalog, 1950s
A jar of moleasses
Available on eBay for only $16.55 (plus shipping). These are the byproduct of taxidermied mole front ends. Item condition: Used.[via 7 Deadly Sinners]
Posted By: Alex - Thu Jan 02, 2014 -
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Category: Taxidermy
Taxidermied Deer in Garbage Can
Posted By: Alex - Sun Dec 08, 2013 -
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Category: Animals, Taxidermy
Taxidermied Frog Orchestra
I came across this ad in Boys' Life - Oct 1935. Then I realized that Paul had already posted a version of the ad two years ago. But I decided to post this version anyway, since it shows the Taxidermied Frog Orchestra. I wonder how many kids actually went ahead and made one of these.
Posted By: Alex - Sat Oct 19, 2013 -
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Category: Hobbies and DIY, Taxidermy, 1930s
Rodents Unite!! or Smoke ‘em If You Got ‘em
There is a mixed message in this piece of taxidermy by Rick Nadeau. It could be a signal for the creation of a Rodent Army to fight against evil. It could be a reaction to the outrage from the recent raccoon roadkill post.
Rick also has versions with ammo belts.
Here's the link to Rick's Website:
http://thesquirrelshole.com/custom_squirrels.html
It could also serve well in an anti-tobacco campaign.
Just remember -- When Guns are Outlawed, Only Squirrels Will Have Guns!!
Posted By: gdanea - Mon Aug 13, 2012 -
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Category: Taxidermy
How Norman Bates Got His Start
"Here is my gift to mother."
"For tired businessmen; for the older boys too."
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Dec 05, 2011 -
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Category: Animals, Taxidermy, Hobbies and DIY, 1930s
Skunk Hat
You can order yours here. $195.00, but worth every penny.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Oct 22, 2010 -
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Category: Fashion, Taxidermy
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