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Whistle figure (Pig or fish whistle)
1825-1850
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1959.2282
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.2282
Object Name
Whistle figure (Pig or fish whistle)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Possibly Pennsylvania
Date
1825-1850
Subject(s)
- Animals
Materials
- Earthenware (slipware, redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Hand modeled
- Slip decorated
- Trailed
Dimensions (inches)
2.362 (H) x 5.315 (L) x 1.772 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6 (H) x 13.5 (L) x 4.5 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
ODiam at base.