A stuffed and mounted stoat in a glazed case.
Record number:
E384 2023 - 12
Paper label on the back of the wooden case - 'W. Shelbrooke. Taxidermist. 12 Friars Street, Bridgnorth'.
W.C. Shelbrooke worked from the late 19th century until at least the late 1930's. He is also recorded as working at 65 Friars Street, and as 'Taxidermist and Furrier'.
Before setting up his own business, he worked for Peter Spicer of Leamington.
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