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Bust

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-20070

Description

Parian bust of Charles Dickens. In suit and vest w/ crumpled tie. Large beard.

Details

Descriptive Terms

busts (figures)
molding (forming)
porcelain
parian (porcelain)
pottery (object genre)
Porcelain
Parian Ware
Molded
BUST

Inscription

Molded on base of bust: ""DICKENS""

Associated Person

Dickens, Charles

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8.5 x 5.5 x 3 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.298

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