The cabinet, English, c.1880, constructed of French polished mahogany with panelled sides, plinth base on bun feet, with tall glazed door with key and lock, containing 2 banks of 10 drawers with a separator in the centre, each drawer with mahogany pulls, with fitted glazed tops on wooden runners, the collection consists of mounted specimens with the specimen title on a large label, each individual specimen with a separate mounting label on the pin below showing a collection number or in some cases a more detailed label and is complete with a detailed descriptive book that relates to the numbers on each of the specimens, the book contains the following information for each species Number, Name, Sex, Date, Method of Capture, Location, and a handwritten letter talking about how and when the collection was formed, even detailing the cost of the cabinet at £20.00, cabinet height 124cm

The Wing Collection
the collection comes with 8 bound albums and several bound folders containing a collection of Insect wings collected from around the globe, these albums and folders are titled;
Indo - Aust. Nyn (specimens dated 1925-1932)
Indo - Aust. Pap. (specimens dated 1925)
Indo - Aust. Pier., Eryc., Lyc., Hesp. (specimens dated 1926)
Indo - Aust. Dan., Satyr., Ama (specimens dated 1926)
Sphingidae, Uganda, (specimens dated 1925)
Uraniidae Epiplemidae, New Guinea (specimens dated 1926-1932)
Africa - Pap. (specimens dated 1936)
Africa - Lyc., Hesp. (specimens dated 1936-1943)
Africa - Nym (specimens dated 1936-1938)
Africa - Dan., Satyr., Eryc. (specimens dated 1935)
Africa - Nym. (inc Acraea) (specimens dated 1939)
Java
Fiji
With 8 manila folders of wings

The Archive of Documents & Books
the cabinet comes with a large collection of documents, photographs, and books relating to Dr. T. H. C. Taylor and his work the documents include:

A collection of 4 sketchbooks of exceptionally well-executed Zoological pencil drawings including insects, mammal anatomy, and other subjects.
Book - The Coconut Moth in Fiji A History of its Control by Means of Parasites, by J. D. Tothill, T. H. C. Taylor & R. W. Paine, 1930, with handwritten dedication form T. H. C. Taylor
Letters - a green folder of notes taken on the back of a large number of letters mainly from Uganda Protectorate, Department of Agriculture.
Offprint - Scale Parasite from West Indies, 1928.
Offprint - Parasite for 'Clidemia hirta', 1928.
Journal - Nature, vol 237 No. 5355 June 16 1972.
Offprint - locust news letter, with compliments of Gurdas Singh, United Nations 1972.
offprints - various most signed.
Journal Anti Locust Research Centre 1971.
Book - proceedings of the international study Conference on the Current & Future problems of acridology, Hemming 7 Taylor 1970.
Book - restricted, Draft, the desert Locust Inter regional, general report, United Nations, 1966, handwritten note by T. H. C. Taylor.
Documents - 3 expired British Passports for Taylor with multiple stamps and visas.
Journals - Collection of period journals and books related to Taylor's work.
Letter - The Commonwealth Institute of Entomology, British Museum, Cromwell Road, London - Possible plates from published work
Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij receipt for travel 1933.
Photograph - Image of Dr. T. H. C. Taylor as a young man.
Photograph - Image of Dr. T. H. C. Taylor as an old man.
Photographs - a collection of photographs from Taylor's travells to Fiji & Java
Photographs - other various photographs and groups including Taylor.
Document - Resume of the work of Dr. T. H. C. Tayloy, Tay, taggers, Tom
Document - Obituary

Dr T. H. C. Taylor, who died on April 14, 1972, 1 was a leading tropical entomologist and a pioneer of the biological control of insects leaving an enduring impact through his pioneering work on biological control of insects. After graduating with first-class honors in zoology from the University of London in 1924, Taylor's passion led him straight to Fiji, where he embarked on groundbreaking research. In his quest for effective insect control, he traveled extensively throughout Melanesia, Eastern Asia, and the West Indies, collecting suitable parasites and gaining invaluable insights into the diverse challenges of tropical entomology. Taylor's approach, which involved introducing natural predators and parasites to combat destructive pests, challenged conventional methods and established a promising alternative to the widespread use of harmful insecticides. His work laid the foundation for a new era of entomology, inspiring further exploration and advancements in the field.

In Fiji, Dr. Taylor took on the coconut moth (Levuana iridescens) problem by introducing the Malaysian fly parasite (Bessa remota). This successful intervention prompted him to further establish the eulophid wasp (Pediobiu.v parvulus) to control the coconut leaf-miner and the coocinellid beetle (Cryptognatha nodiceps) to manage the coconut scale insect. These introductions effectively eliminated these serious pests, thanks to Taylor's hands-on field studies and skillful breeding techniques.

Moreover, Dr. Taylor's early research in Trinidad on the thrips (Liothrips urichi) led to a successful control of the pasture weed (Clidemia hirta) in Fiji. By utilizing this natural predator, he demonstrated the potential of biological control as an alternative to harmful insecticides. This approach, which had already been pioneered in California and Hawaii, holds significant relevance today, given the growing global concern over the impact of insecticides on the environment.

In his notable publication, "The Biological Control of an Insect in Fiji," Dr. Taylor made a significant contribution to the establishment of biological control as a credible and effective method. He provided valuable insights into the techniques of breeding and deploying predator and parasitic insects in controlled environments. This knowledge formed the foundation for future advancements in the field.

In 1935, Dr. Taylor presented a paper in the Jubilee Proceedings of the Association of Applied Biologists, expressing his belief that biological control rarely succeeds in continental areas and is incompatible with chemical use. At the time, his assessment seemed accurate. However, subsequent developments and techniques have proven that biological control can be effective even in continental regions, challenging Dr. Taylor's initial viewpoint. Nonetheless, his early work remains crucial in driving our understanding and exploration of biological control methods.