Curiosity Cabinets
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Curiosity Cabinets
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Nature Collecting is one of the best ways to really explore the world around you! I’ve been collecting treasures from nature for a long time, such as feathers, animal claws and teeth, insect wings, etc. I later discovered that such collections were known known as ‘Curiosity Cabinets’, and they were collections far vaster than what you might find in your backyard! It is something I love doing, and I hope to help you create your own, from what ‘cabinets’ you should use to hold your collection, to how and when to find natural treasures!
The First Curiosity Cabinets
Curiosity Cabinets first came about in the 18th century during the exciting new age of exploration. They were often owned by prominent men who traveled to strange, new parts of the world, such as the jungles of Africa and the rainforests of South America. On their voyages, they recorded the many new animals and plants they discovered, often bringing back samples of their finds in more than simple, leather-bound journals.
Rather, their samples consisted of whole animal skeletons, furs, plant and insect specimens, and much more. When they returned home, they placed their finds in giant rooms full of shelves to house the treasures. The walls, floors, and even ceilings would be lined with things from the natural worlds, and these old collections became known as Cabinets of Curiosities. Some of these strange items included whale vertebrae, shark bodies filled with sawdust, stuffed animals, hundreds of insect species, narwhale tusks, and more.
How to Start Your Collection
~Creating your OWN curiosity cabinet~
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