Creche deer

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Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-24159

Description

Plaster deer, part of creche set. In a walking stance w/ front right leg forward. Wool-like coating resembles fur, brown w/ white underside. White spots painted on body. Painted eyes and nose. Painted metal antlers. Wooden hooves painted black.

Details

Descriptive Terms

crèches (Christmas)
painting (coating)
plaster
Christmas
Plaster
Painted
Christmas
CRECHE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 x 3.5 x 1 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5061.2

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