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Figurine of Monkeys

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900-1920

GUSN

GUSN-19833

Description

Ceramic group consisting of 5 monkeys holding a fish; monkeys tan with textured hair; all wearing multi-colored vests; fish is a salmon and rests on lap of middle monkey; monkeys on sides facing middle monkey and have linked arms.

Details

Descriptive Terms

figurines
ceramic (material)
handmade
figure- and animal-derived motifs
monkeys (animals)
Unidentified Ceramic
Handmade
Monkey
Figurine, Group

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

A.A. Vantine & Co.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 x 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.686

Places

New York state (United States)

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