RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1873.11.14. Expression / Baboons. CUL-DAR53.1.B8. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 1.2022. RN1
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"Bartlett, Abraham Dee, 1812-97. 1859-97 Superintendent, Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's Park, London. Renowned taxidermist. His shop was near the British Museum. In this capacity CD had contact with B. Among the animals B stuffed were the first gorilla ever shown in England (1858), and the famous elephant Jumbo owned by P.T. Barnum, of circus renown. Frequently helped CD by answering queries and sending materials. Letters with CD published in 1900 (F2183)." (Paul van Helvert & John van Wyhe, Darwin: A Companion, 2021)
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Nov 14 – 1873 Baboons seem to act consciously when they threaten by opening their mouths & shewing their great canine teeth; for Mr Bartlett has had specs. with their canine teeth sawn off, & these never acted in this manner; they wd not shew their comrades that they were powerless.
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Citation: John van Wyhe, ed. 2002-. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online. (http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
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