European Starling

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a taxidermy display featuring two birds with iridescent plumage mounted on a wooden base. The birds are perched on a small, intertwined branch structure, highlighting their realistic and detailed preservation. The backdrop is a plain, dark fabric that contrasts with the birds' shimmering feathers, which display hues of green, purple, and gold under the light. A small tag is attached to the base, possibly indicating the species and collection information, lending a sense of scientific or educational context to the display. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident, as the birds are arranged in a natural and life-like manner, capturing the viewer’s attention with their vibrant and intricate appearance.

The image depicts a taxidermy display featuring two birds with iridescent plumage mounted on a wooden base. The birds are perched on a small, intertwined branch structure, highlighting their realistic and detailed preservation. The backdrop is a plain, dark fabric that contrasts with the birds' shimmering feathers, which display hues of green, purple, and gold under the light. A small tag is attached to the base, possibly indicating the species and collection information, lending a sense of scientific or educational context to the display. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident, as the birds are arranged in a natural and life-like manner, capturing the viewer’s attention with their vibrant and intricate appearance.

Name/Title

European Starling

Entry/Object ID

1978.24.8

Description

European Starling/Full mount

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Made/Created

Date made

1970

Notes

Preparator: Tom Olmstead Date Prepared: 1970-01-01

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 22, 1978

Relationships

Related Places

Place

County

Linn County

State/Province

Iowa

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1979-01-01 Collected by: Tom Olmstead