House Wren

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, taxidermied bird perched on a makeshift wooden branch display, which is mounted on a flat, wooden base. The bird has a compact body, a short tail, and is brown in color with slight patterns, which is typical of many small songbirds. Its beak is pointed, suggesting it may be a type of insectivore. The background is a plain, dark fabric, likely used to enhance the visibility and focus on the bird as the main subject of the photograph. The lighting is soft and even, minimizing shadows and highlighting the bird’s delicate features and positioning on the branch. The composition of the image is simple yet effective, drawing attention to the bird while maintaining an aesthetic that emphasizes natural beauty. The overall scene suggests an educational or display setting, where the bird may be used for study or to demonstrate taxidermy techniques. The craftsmanship of the mount and the preservation work indicate a careful attention to detail, preserving the lifelike appearance of the bird.

The image depicts a small, taxidermied bird perched on a makeshift wooden branch display, which is mounted on a flat, wooden base. The bird has a compact body, a short tail, and is brown in color with slight patterns, which is typical of many small songbirds. Its beak is pointed, suggesting it may be a type of insectivore. The background is a plain, dark fabric, likely used to enhance the visibility and focus on the bird as the main subject of the photograph. The lighting is soft and even, minimizing shadows and highlighting the bird’s delicate features and positioning on the branch. The composition of the image is simple yet effective, drawing attention to the bird while maintaining an aesthetic that emphasizes natural beauty. The overall scene suggests an educational or display setting, where the bird may be used for study or to demonstrate taxidermy techniques. The craftsmanship of the mount and the preservation work indicate a careful attention to detail, preserving the lifelike appearance of the bird.

Name/Title

House Wren

Entry/Object ID

1976.1.182

Description

House Wren/Full mount

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Made/Created

Notes

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

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 25, 1978

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Location

Honey Creek Conservation Area

County

Andrew County

State/Province

Missouri

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1973-04-25 Collected by: Don Reynolds