Ruby Crowned Kinglet

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a taxidermy display featuring three small birds mounted on a crafted wooden stand, set against a black fabric backdrop. Each bird is securely attached to the stand with thin wire, allowing them to be positioned as if perched on branches. The detailed craftsmanship of the wooden base and the carefully styled positions of the birds give the exhibit a naturalistic appearance. Each bird has a small identifying tag attached with string, indicating potential identification data or catalog information, adding an informative aspect to the display. The background's fabric enhances the focus on the details of the mounts, highlighting the texture and color variations in the birds’ plumage and the wood grain of the stand. This setup may serve an educational purpose, aiming to present the birds in a manner that maintains anatomical accuracy and aesthetic appeal. Overall, the display combines artistic craftsmanship with scientific presentation, creating an intriguing visual tableau.

The image depicts a taxidermy display featuring three small birds mounted on a crafted wooden stand, set against a black fabric backdrop. Each bird is securely attached to the stand with thin wire, allowing them to be positioned as if perched on branches. The detailed craftsmanship of the wooden base and the carefully styled positions of the birds give the exhibit a naturalistic appearance. Each bird has a small identifying tag attached with string, indicating potential identification data or catalog information, adding an informative aspect to the display. The background's fabric enhances the focus on the details of the mounts, highlighting the texture and color variations in the birds’ plumage and the wood grain of the stand. This setup may serve an educational purpose, aiming to present the birds in a manner that maintains anatomical accuracy and aesthetic appeal. Overall, the display combines artistic craftsmanship with scientific presentation, creating an intriguing visual tableau.

Name/Title

Ruby Crowned Kinglet

Entry/Object ID

1975.1.326

Description

Ruby Crowned Kinglet/Full mount/Mounted together with 75.1.324 and 75.1.325/MALE Sex of Specimen: Male

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Made/Created

Notes

Preparator: Ralph Velich Date Prepared: 1975-10-01

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 25, 1978