About John Graham Bell
Lived 1812 – 1899 (aged 86–87). John Graham Bell was an American ornithologist and zoologist.
Taxidermy tool kit owned by John Graham Bell. The three tools on the right feature ivory handles. John Graham Bell (July 12, 1812 – October 22, 1889) was an American taxidermist and collector. He traveled with John James Audubon up the Missouri River in 1843 . He also taught taxidermy to Theodore Roosevelt.
Bell was born and died in Sparkill, NY (July 12, 1812 - October 22, 1889). He is buried in Tappan, New York.
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Who was John Graham Bell?
American taxidermist (1812–1899)
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John Graham Bell was born on 12 July 1812.
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John Graham Bell died in 1899.
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John Graham Bell was an ornithologist and zoologist.
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John Graham Bell was American.
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