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"