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I received an email this morning from an amazing local historian and Wood friend. He shared a neat story - one that we come across from time to time, about "found treasurers" hidden in plain sight. I hope you enjoy it.
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Gary Pitcock's Painting
Gary Pitcock, a longtime South Windsor resident, historian, collector and keeper of eclectic finds, recently journeyed back to his home state of Kentucky to solve a 30-year old mystery.
Three decades ago, Pitcock purchased an old painting for $30, found in the rafters of a junk / antique shop in Summer Shade, a rural Kentucky town more than 100 miles from Louisville, with a (current) population of little more than 200.
The painting, of an unknown priest and origin, hung in his South Windsor home until recently when Pitcock was looking to do some downsizing. For the first time, he found a tiny note hidden in the backing of the painting (right).
Michael Clevenger / Courier Journal
His research led him to the Passionist community in Louisville, who helped identify the painting as Blessed Bernard Mary Silverstrelli of Rome, who served as the Superior General of the Passionists Congregation.
In March, Pitcock "returned" the painting to the Passionists, along with a donation to help with restoration and framing.
This morning, Gary shared a beautiful article (and video), from the Kentucky Courier Journal. The full article (and lots more information on this story) can be found here. Enjoy the 2 minute video, couresty of the Courier Journal, below.
Thank you, Gary, for your passion, and for sharing this story!
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