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Bird figurine

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-23801

Description

Small carved and painted bird; simple bird shape; painted blue and yellow; holes on sides and back where wings and tail should be inserted; nail on back w/ string attached.

Details

Descriptive Terms

figurines
carving (processes)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
Carved
Painted
Bird
FIGURINE, BIRD

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.25 x 2.125 x 3.75 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5710

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