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Walter Potter's Whimsical Taxidermy Museum | Art News
In a Sussex village, a Victorian taxidermist named Walter Potter turned stuffed animals into theatrical masterpieces—complete with kitten weddings and rabbit classrooms—that drew crowds for over a century. His whimsical, slightly eerie displays captured the public’s imagination during an era when photography was nascent, making his museum a must-see destination. Though shuttered in the 1970s and auctioned off in 2003, Potter’s creations—now scattered across collectors worldwide—still fascinate, proving that even the strangest art can leave a lasting, quirky legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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