5 July 2021

In memory of Bob, favourite cat of Charles Dickens

When Bob, the beloved cat of Charles Dickens dies, he is devastated. In those days, taxidermy was very popular, so Dickens has one of Bob’s front paws stuffed and attached to the blade of an ivory letter opener. Every time he opened a letter, he would think of his dear friend.

In memory of Bob, favourite cat of Charles Dickens