FDA-A.2176-2020
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.2176-2020
Object type
Identification
Title
Fall-Front Cabinet 3
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Oak collector's specimen cabinet, with a removable panelled fall-front, platform base
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 630mm
width (actual size): 520mm
depth (actual size): 460mm
width (actual size): 520mm
depth (actual size): 460mm
Inscription
Paper label on the top, with printed lettering: ‘A COLLECTION OF BUTTERFLIES / & MOTHS / PRESENTED BY VARIOUS DONORS. & / ARRANGED BY J. M. Mc. FISHER. & / N. G. WYKES.'
Ink inscribed circular paper label on the front numbered: ‘3'
Ink inscribed circular paper labels on the front of each drawer numbered: ‘2/1-2/10'
Ink inscribed circular paper label on the front numbered: ‘3'
Ink inscribed circular paper labels on the front of each drawer numbered: ‘2/1-2/10'
Material
oak
glass
glass
Physical description
Oak collector's specimen cabinet; with a removable double panelled fall-front with an ink inscribed circular paper label, enclosing ten drawers with ebonised turned handles, the glazed tops enclosing butterfly and moth specimens, with circular paper labels with ink inscribed numbers, on a platform base; with key
Production
Date
1870-1900
