Sculpture depicting a scene from "The Merchant of Venice". Portia (dressed as a man) stands on a stair at the center with Shylock on the right and Antonio and Bassanio on the left.
sculpture (visual work)
painting (coating)
plaster
Sculpture
Sculpture
Impressed on front: ""John Rogers/ New York/ 1880/ Antonio/ Bassanio/ Portia/ Shylock/ Is It So Nominated In The Bond?"" On reverse, top of stair: ""Patented/ June 1, 1880""
Shakespeare, William
The Merchant of Venice
Shakespeare, William
Rogers, John (Maker)
New York, NY, USA
23 x 19 x 11 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. James W. Vinal
1924.828
New York state (United States)
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