{"product_id":"vintage-entomological-taxidermy-butterfly-display","title":"Vintage Entomological Taxidermy Display, 9 Pinned Tropical Butterflies, Mid-Century Shadow Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a long and distinguished tradition of bringing the natural world indoors — of pinning, labelling, and framing the extraordinary creatures that share this planet with us. The Victorian naturalists who built the great museum collections understood something that interior design is only now rediscovering: that a cabinet of curiosities is not morbid. It is a celebration of the astonishing complexity of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid-century entomological display contains nine authentic pinned tropical butterfly specimens, each individually captioned with its common name and formal Latin classification in the classic natural history tradition. Arranged symmetrically on a structured linen fabric backing within a solid wood shadow box frame, it is a genuine piece of mid-century scientific curation — not a reproduction, not a modern mass-produced imitation. The specific typeface of the scientific labels, the heavy wood frame construction, and the aged canvas backing all point firmly to production circa 1960s–1970s, most likely originating from Southeast Asia during the great mid-century boom in entomological collecting. A considered addition to a dark academia interior, a study, a library, or any space that values the beautiful and the curious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage natural history taxidermy has experienced a significant resurgence in the Australian market, driven by the popularity of dark academia and Victorian gothic interior aesthetics. Original mid-century multidimensional collections like this are far more desirable to serious collectors than modern mass-produced alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: 9 authentic pinned tropical butterfly specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelling: Individual common name and Latin scientific classification per specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Circa 1960s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Southeast Asia (likely Malaysia or Indonesia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Solid wood shadow box with glass viewing aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacking: Structured linen fabric cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 22.5 cm (W) × 28.5 cm (H) × 4.5 cm (D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 635 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair to Good Vintage Condition — highly acceptable for antique entomological taxidermy of this age. The frame shows minor wear, superficial scuffs, and edge chipping to the black finish, consistent with age and giving it an authentic cabinet of curiosities character. The linen backing board displays visible historical moisture staining; the structure remains solid, dry, and fully intact. Specimens are in excellent structural preservation overall — one specimen exhibits a minor wing defect that occurred prior to or during the original pinning stage, not from modern handling. No pest damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of direct sunlight and away from humidity. Do not lay flat during transport — keep upright to protect the pinned specimens. Store and display in a stable, dry environment away from temperature extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece will be carefully wrapped and double-boxed to ensure the pinned specimens arrive intact. Free tracked domestic postage with insurance is included. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42587016396846,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/VintageEntomologicalBoxwithButterflies1.jpg?v=1785137962","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-entomological-taxidermy-butterfly-display","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}