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Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1933
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Walter Rothschild Bird skin collection, 1933
Packed for shipping. The majority of Rothschilds (280, 000 items) bird skin collection was sold the AMNH in New York after he ran into financial difficulties
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1932 20th Century Archive Cephalopod Cephalopoda Crate Cuttlefish Lionel Rothschild Lionel Walter Rothschild Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Monochrome Ornithological Ornithology Packed Rothschild Sale Sauropsid Sauropsida Sepia Sepiida Sepiidae Shipping Skin Sold Specimen Tring Walter Rothschild American Museum Of Natural History Invertebrata
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1. Title: "A Historical Moment in Ornithology: The Packing of Lord Walter Rothschild's Bird Skin Collection for Shipment to the American Museum of Natural History, 1932" This monochrome photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of ornithology as the majority of Lord Walter Rothschild's extensive bird skin collection, numbering approximately 280,000 items, is prepared for shipping to the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York. The sale of this impressive collection came about due to financial difficulties faced by Lord Rothschild during the 1930s. The image showcases a group of individuals carefully packing the delicate and intricately labeled bird skins into crates, ensuring their safe transportation. The collection includes a diverse range of avian species, from birds of prey like hawks and eagles to smaller songbirds, as well as representatives from other classes such as sauropsids (reptiles) and molluscs (invertebrates), including cuttlefish and sepia. Lord Walter Rothschild, also known as Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937), was a prominent British zoologist and ornithologist. He was a passionate collector and his collection was considered one of the most comprehensive of its time. The sale of his collection to the AMNH significantly expanded the museum's holdings and contributed to its reputation as a leading institution in the field of ornithology. The photograph offers a glimpse into the meticulous process of packing and shipping scientific specimens during the early 20th century, providing a valuable insight into the history of natural history collections and the dedication of those involved in their preservation and study.
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