Taxidermist shop, Fair Green, Mitcham

Taxidermist shop, Fair Green, Mitcham

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Partial / Incomplete Date c. 1890
Area Mitcham
Copyright 1 Tom Francis
Picture Reference Mit_​5_​1-120
Original Format Photo
Photographer / Origin of Photo Tom Francis
Notes / History This taxidermist’s shop on Fair Green, was subsequently replaced by a local bank. Stuffed animals and birds were extremely popular during the Victorian period. Skilled workers would create naturalistic scenes featuring an amazing variety of creatures, often housed in glass domes, which could be displayed in the homes of wealthy clients.

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