Taxidermy Specimens by Captain Oliver Brooks

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Title

Taxidermy Specimens by Captain Oliver Brooks

Description

A room in the lighthouse keeper's home on Faulkner's Island features a collection of taxidermy specimens. Captain Oliver Brooks, the lighthouse keeper from 1851 to 1882, was known for his wide-ranging interests including musical instruments, ornithology and taxidermy. A portrait of the Captain hangs on the wall.

Source

Edith B. Nettleton Historical Room Collection

Publisher

Guilford Free Library

Identifier

Call Number: HR Scrapbook People, Monroe 2

Rights

Digital image © Guilford Free Library. All rights reserved. Image may be used for personal research or educational uses without prior permission. For requests or exhibits, see Guilford Free Library.

Format

b/w photo, 6.25" x 4.5"

Citation

“Taxidermy Specimens by Captain Oliver Brooks,” Guilford Free Library Archives, accessed November 13, 2024, https://guilfordfreelibrary.org/gflarchives/items/show/253.