Chimney Swift

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a mounted taxidermy bird affixed to a wooden stand, which is positioned against a black fabric backdrop. The bird is small with brownish plumage and a slender beak, suggesting it might be a swift or similar type. The wooden stand consists of a simple design with two intersecting boards, allowing the bird to be displayed at an angle. The surface of the wood has a smooth, polished finish, with a notable symbol consisting of a circle and a vertical line located towards the lower right corner. Small dark nails can be seen securing the corners of the wood, and there is a subtle scattering of small debris or dust on the surrounding area, suggesting either storage or a recent setup. The overall presentation is minimalistic, highlighting the natural features and details of the bird.

The image depicts a mounted taxidermy bird affixed to a wooden stand, which is positioned against a black fabric backdrop. The bird is small with brownish plumage and a slender beak, suggesting it might be a swift or similar type. The wooden stand consists of a simple design with two intersecting boards, allowing the bird to be displayed at an angle. The surface of the wood has a smooth, polished finish, with a notable symbol consisting of a circle and a vertical line located towards the lower right corner. Small dark nails can be seen securing the corners of the wood, and there is a subtle scattering of small debris or dust on the surrounding area, suggesting either storage or a recent setup. The overall presentation is minimalistic, highlighting the natural features and details of the bird.

Name/Title

Chimney Swift

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.355

Description

Chimney Swift/Full mount/CATALOGUE SAYS PURPLE MARTIN

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 26, 1978