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Noah's ark
1850-1875
Category
Toys and Games
Place of Origin
Probably Germany; Europe
Materials
- Paint
- Wood
- String
- Leather
Museum Object Number
1964.0875
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0875
Object Name
Noah's ark
Category
Toys and Games
Place of Origin
Probably Germany; Europe
Origin Notes
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.
Date
1850-1875
Materials
- Paint
- Wood
- String
- Leather
Techniques
- Carved
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
10.5 (H) x 19 (W) x 5.06 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
26.67 (H) x 48.26 (W) x 12.852 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Apple, Mary Andrey. 12//1991 The Noah's Ark of the Erzebirge Region of Germany. Antiques. 140: 11.
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