PHOTO

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The black and white photograph captures a group of opossums nestled in a naturalistic setting depicting a snowy environment with logs and sparse vegetation. The scene includes five opossums with their mouths open, possibly in a curious or defensive posture. Positioned at various heights among the logs, they create a dynamic composition, with each opossum facing different directions, conveying a sense of alertness and activity. The image is framed, and it emphasizes texture, from the opossums' fur to the rough surfaces of the logs. The overall atmosphere is one of natural curiosity, as the opossums occupy this simulated habitat with an air of cautious exploration.

The black and white photograph captures a group of opossums nestled in a naturalistic setting depicting a snowy environment with logs and sparse vegetation. The scene includes five opossums with their mouths open, possibly in a curious or defensive posture. Positioned at various heights among the logs, they create a dynamic composition, with each opossum facing different directions, conveying a sense of alertness and activity. The image is framed, and it emphasizes texture, from the opossums' fur to the rough surfaces of the logs. The overall atmosphere is one of natural curiosity, as the opossums occupy this simulated habitat with an air of cautious exploration.

Name/Title

PHOTO

Entry/Object ID

1979.1.18

Description

OPPOSSUMS/ FIVE/ON EXHIBIT IN ST. JOSEPH MUSEUM, 3RD FLOOR/FRAMED

Made/Created

Notes

Date: AFTER 1945

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

PHOTO

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good