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specimen   preparation  (2012)
children's  activity  commissioned   by  the   natural  history  museum.

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This activity involved two performers grabbing children from the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum and subsequent categorisation (ie: fossil / pterodactyl / fungus / chiwawa).
Using a toolbelt of string, balloons, gaffertape and ping pong balls, along with an assortment of charity shop clothing and found objects, the specimen were constructed, followed by display in either a human-sized display case or display draw (as per the professionals at the NHM). A massive pin was driven through their thorax at which point the families were invited to photograph the strange creations as a keep-sake.

Specimen Preparation ran for a few consecutive half terms and holidays at the museum as it proved a popular offer and a hands-on activity.




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