1957 Homing / Racing Pigeon Portrait Photograph, 300 Miles brass colored an endless loop of falls

an endless loop of falls from grace

3 3/8"  widest

marked on both sides

9" x 6 3/8" and in very good condition

I believe this funnel dates to the early 20th century

1957 Homing / Racing Pigeon Portrait Photograph, 300 Miles brass colored an endless loop of fallsFinding this and a second racing homing pigeon photograph together at an estate in Gloucester, MA this weekend made me super happy the very existence of homing pigeons makes me happy, really, with a fascinating history of service as carrier pigeons, and I think these vintage photographs are just really beautiful. I have found a few similar photos in Naval archives, but think most likely these came from the collection of a breeder. A handwritten note