1883: The first iguanodon on display

Photo: RBINS1883

Institute of Natural Sciences (Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences)
Brussels, Belgium

The very first specimen to be assembled was the Iguanodon bernissartensis. It was put on display in the inner courtyard of the former Nassau Hotel in 1883. It was kept in a glass case to protect it from the bad weather.

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Title: 1883: The first iguanodon on display
Creator: Photo: RBINS
Date Created: 1883
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Medium: Photo

Institute of Natural Sciences (Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences)

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