Stuffed Pigeon

Name/Title

Stuffed Pigeon

Entry/Object ID

L2022.3.1.b

Description

One of two pigeons that were used in the canonization ceremony of St. Isaac Jogues and the North American Martyrs in Rome on June 29, 1930. They were then sent to Wernersville. They arrived in a gilded bird cage with the papal arms and the seal of the Society of Jesus. Unfortunately, one died in transit, so the second was subsequently euthanized. Both were then mounted and placed in glass bell jars.

Intake

Loan In

Credit Line

On loan from the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus

Interpretative Labels

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Credit Line

Label

On loan from the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus