It has been present in the collection of the museum since at least the 1870s, and likely since the 1830s based on its unusual preservation style of being eviscerated, dried and mounted, rather than being kept in spirits as is more common for preserved specimens.
The item has been part of the museum's collection since at least the 1870s, with hints suggesting it might have originated from the 1830s due to its distinctive preservation method that involves disembowelment, drying, and mounting rather than being stored in alcohol as is common for preserved specimens.