Bust (figure) (Woman)

  • Category:

    Plaster (Chalkware)

  • Place of Origin:

    England, France, or United States (East Coast), Possibly United Kingdom, Europe or North America

  • Date:

    1850-1900

  • Materials:

    Plaster (chalkware)

  • Techniques:

    Molded, Painted

  • Museum Object Number:

    1964.1682


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1964.1682

Object Name

Bust (figure) (Woman)

Category

Plaster (Chalkware)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

England, France, or United States (East Coast), Possibly United Kingdom, Europe or North America

Date

1850-1900

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Underside; Painted in red (twice) "4f39"
2. Inscription; Back of shoulder; Crudely incised "M [key-shape?]"

Materials

Plaster (chalkware)

Techniques

Molded, Painted

Dimensions (inches)

6.62 (H) , 3.56 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

16.83 (H) , 9.05 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Article] Cohen, Bea. 07/31/1992 American Chalkware 1860-1890. Antiques and the Arts Weekly. (7/31/1992): S-32 to S-33.
See for period references and bibliography.
[Catalogue] Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth NH (auction catalogue).
Somewhat similar female bust: August 4-6 sale, lot 189, h. 9 3/4"
[Catalogue] Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers (sales catalogue).
Columned chalkware watch-holded of different model: March 28, 2009, lot 142, "hutch" with figure of Washington(?).