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Figurine

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1880

GUSN

GUSN-58981

Description

Cast iron figurine of a standing man with a tricorn hat. Figurine is painted with green breeches and glt coat and vest. Figurine is attached to a rectangular base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

figurines
casting (process)
iron (metal)
painting (coating)
Iron
Slip Cast
Painted
Figurine

Associated Person

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Associated Building

Original to Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House (Gloucester, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10.125 x 3.125 x 2.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Constance McCann Betts, Helena Woolworth Guest and Frasier W. McCann

Accession Number

1942.1606

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