Toys and Games
Probably Germany, Europe
1850-1875
Paint; Wood; String; Leather
Carved, Painted
1964.0875
Object Number1964.0875 |
Noah's ark
Toys and Games
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Probably Germany, Europe
These figures were liked carved in the Erzebirge region of Germany. Mary Audrey Apple, a specialist in German toys, believes that the door style and handles, quoins, windows are indicative of arks made in the Erzgebirge region in Saxony.
1850-1875
Paint; Wood; String; Leather
Carved, Painted
10.5 (H) , 19 (W) , 5.06 (D)
26.67 (H) , 48.26 (W) , 12.852 (D)
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[Article] Apple, Mary Andrey. 12//1991 The Noah's Ark of the Erzebirge Region of Germany. Antiques. 140: 11.
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[Catalogue] 1983 Two by Two : Animals and Arks in Toyland.
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