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1983
GUSN-10153
Glazed ceramic figure of delivery man (Harry Hood) in blue overalls with logo and white cap, hands on his hips; inscribed white oval base, label on underside; rectangular black box with photo of figurine "In the Candy Store" on lid, photo and bio. of Prescott W. Baston (founder) on back side; printed in white
figurines
cardboard
casting (process)
ceramic (material)
glazing (coating)
painting (coating)
printing (process)
Unidentified Ceramic
Slip Cast
Painted
Cardboard
Transfer Printed
Figurine
Inscribed on edge of base: Harry Hood/ Copr 1983/ P.W. Baston, Jr. Label on underside: Sebastian Handcast & Hand painted/ Hudson, Massachusetts/ Miniatures R[in circle]/ 1983 Printed on box 1) front 2) back 3) left side 4) right side 5) label on right side: 1) The wonderful world of/ Sebastian/ Miniatures 2) Prescott W. Baston ... American art 3) Collectible Groups .../ Sebastian Miniatures R [in circle] 321 Central St., Hudson Mass. 01749 4) Model #/ Subject 5) 2961/ Harry Hood [typed]
Unknown
5 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Elizabeth McAfoose
1995.274.1-.2
Massachusetts (United States)
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