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Bird figurine

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-18181

Description

Miniature molded metal bird; painted black and purple w/ red eyes.

Details

Descriptive Terms

miniatures (toys)
figurines
casting (process)
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
Iron
Slip Cast
Painted
FIGURINE, BIRD

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.5 x 3.75 x 2.125 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2277

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