Snowy Owl

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Snowy Owl

Entry/Object ID

NU 2021.171

Description

A taxidermied specimen of a Snowy Owl, or Bubo scandiacus. The owl is perched on a large tree branch, that is mounted into a base made to look like grass. The owl's wings are closed, and its head is turned so that it is looking off to its right. Family: Strigidae Genus: Bubo Species: B. scandiacus

Collection

Natural History Collection, Dana Bird Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Subarctic and Arctic

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Material/Technique

Printed

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Specimen, Animal

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Mount, Taxidermy

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Biospecimen

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Decorative Furnishings

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Biological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

39

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

NH 30

Dimensions

Height

23 in

Width

14 in

Depth

10-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements include the mount.

Material

Wood, Feather, Glass

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Gift of Ethel Dana

Owner/Agent

Dr. Ethel Dana Atkinson

Acquisition Method

Gift

Acquisition Date

Jul 30, 1968

Exhibitions

The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 2
The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 3