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Bric-a-brac

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1870

GUSN

GUSN-175751

Description

Hand-painted porcelain figurine of two tall black boots with red interiors and gold painted tassel on front of each. Yellow boot jack to the right of the boots. Boots and jack atop rectangular platform with gilding around edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

knickknacks
porcelain
hand-painted
Bric-a-brac

Inscription

"101" (impressed)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/8 x 1/14 x 1 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.754

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