Field Sparrow

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small taxidermied bird, a sparrow, perched on a simple wooden stand against a dark, muted background. The bird is mounted on the end of a thin stick that rises vertically from a square wooden base. Intricately entangled around the bird are several strands of white string, giving it a slightly chaotic appearance. The wooden base is inscribed with the words "Field Sparrow," suggesting the species of the bird. The setup creates a stark contrast between the natural form of the bird and the structured simplicity of the stand, enhancing the display's focus on the delicate details of the sparrow's feathers and the position it has been placed in. All of this is set against a cloth backdrop that further emphasizes the texture and color of the bird and its perch.

The image depicts a small taxidermied bird, a sparrow, perched on a simple wooden stand against a dark, muted background. The bird is mounted on the end of a thin stick that rises vertically from a square wooden base. Intricately entangled around the bird are several strands of white string, giving it a slightly chaotic appearance. The wooden base is inscribed with the words "Field Sparrow," suggesting the species of the bird. The setup creates a stark contrast between the natural form of the bird and the structured simplicity of the stand, enhancing the display's focus on the delicate details of the sparrow's feathers and the position it has been placed in. All of this is set against a cloth backdrop that further emphasizes the texture and color of the bird and its perch.

Name/Title

Field Sparrow

Entry/Object ID

1976.1.177

Description

Field Sparrow/Full mount

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Made/Created

Notes

Preparator: Ava Garber Date Prepared: 1976-08-01

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 26, 1978

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Location

Honey Creek Conservation Area

County

Andrew County

State/Province

Missouri

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1973-05-17 Collected by: Don Reynolds