Souvenir
Object number2012.64.3
OriginLithuania
Mediumbronze
Credit LineGift of Sister Francesca Walls
DescriptionRectangular bronze plate souvenir. Engraved on obverse is image of a Greek-like temple above profile of a head looking proper right. Engraved around edges are dates and text. Back pin twisted into a loop, making pin into necklace charm.Dimensions1 x 0.625 in. (2.5 x 1.6 cm)InscriptionsEngraved around edges, clockwise from right: "1753-1798 ROTUSE" "VILNIUS" "LAURYNAS STUOKA--" "CUCEVICIUS".
MarksMaker's information embossed on reverse "21K."
Historical NotesSouvenir 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)
On View
Not on view
1999
