American Bald Eagle

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

American Bald Eagle

Entry/Object ID

NU 2021.68

Description

A taxidermied specimen of an American Bald Eagle, or Haliaeetus leucocephalus. The eagle is perched on a tree branch, that is mounted into a base made to look like fake grass. The eagle's wings are closed, and its head is turned so that it is looking off to its right. Family: Accipitridae Genus: Haliaeetus Species: H. leucocephalus

Collection

Natural History Collection, Dana Bird Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

North America

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

47

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

NH 30

Dimensions

Height

33 in

Width

16-5/8 in

Depth

17 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