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  2. Taxidermy - Wikipedia

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    The word taxidermy describes the process of preserving the animal, but the word is also used to describe the end product, which are called taxidermy mounts or referred to simply as "taxidermy". [1] The word taxidermy is derived from the Ancient Greek words τάξις taxis (order, arrangement) and δέρμα derma (skin). [2]

  3. History of taxidermy - Wikipedia

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    As documented in Frederick H. Hitchcock's 19th-century manual entitled Practical Taxidermy, the earliest known taxidermists were the ancient Egyptians and despite the fact that they never removed skins from animals as a whole, it was the Egyptians who developed one of the world's earliest forms of animal preservation through the use of injections, spices, oils, and other embalming tools. [3]

  4. Chuck Testa - Wikipedia

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    Charles A. Testa (born 1956) is an American taxidermist and owner of Ojai Valley Taxidermy in California. [1] A commercial for Testa's business created by Rhett & Link for the show Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings became a viral video, and the catchphrase "Nope, Chuck Testa!"

  5. This taxidermist believes most people's perceptions of her ...

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    This is an inside look at a taxidermist Amber Maykut's workshop -- she explains why the art of taxidermy is beautiful, not something to be scared of.

  6. Conservation and restoration of fur objects - Wikipedia

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    During the Victorian era, taxidermy became closer to what is seen in museums today. There was a transition from using straw, paper, and other materials to create the mountings for the hides to using internal structures with rods and the actual animal skulls. [5] Taxidermy is still used in museums and collections today.

  7. This taxidermist believes most people's perceptions of her ...

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    This is an inside look at a taxidermist's workshop. She explains why the art of taxidermy is beautiful, not something to be scared of. Find out more on this week's episode of Odd Jobs!

  8. Conservation and restoration of taxidermy - Wikipedia

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    The conservation of taxidermy is the ongoing maintenance and preservation of zoological specimens that have been mounted or stuffed for display and study. Taxidermy specimens contain a variety of organic materials, such as fur, bone, feathers, skin, and wood, as well as inorganic materials, such as burlap, glass, and foam.

  9. Edward Gerrard & Sons - Wikipedia

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    Edward Gerrard & Sons was a taxidermy firm founded and run by the Gerrard family from 1853 in Camden, London. [1] The company also made anatomical models and dealt in sale of artefacts. The company was founded by Edward Gerrard , who was an employee of the British Museum 's zoological department, as an attendant. [ 2 ]