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Souvenir

Object number2012.64.11

OriginLithuania

Mediumbronze; stone

Credit LineGift of Sister Francesca Walls

DescriptionSouvenir consiting of smooth, yellow stone attached to brass rectangular base. Attached to obverse is a brass charm of a tall building.Dimensions2.125 x 1 x 0.75 in. (5.4 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm)
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Historical NotesKaunas is Lithuania's second largest city residing at the confluence of country's two largest rivers, Neris and Nemunas. Souvenir from Lithuania collected by the Franciscan nuns in Whitehall, particularly Sister Francesca Walls. Sister Francesca was born in 1910 to Lithuanian immigrants. She joined the convent in Whitehall and became a teacher of music, art, and home economics. She was actively involved in the Pittsburgh community and participated in events such as the Pittsburgh Folk Festival. Her true passion was educating people regarding Lithuanian culture and preserving it. She was known for her Lithuanian crafts and her incorporation of Lithuanian music and language into her lesson plans. She created many “Pass and Read” binders so more people could be informed on what was happening in Lithuania today.

Previous owner Sister Francesca Walls (born 1910)

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