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On Display: House - Pennsylvania German Bedroom
Bust (figure) (Woman)
1850-1900
Category
Plaster (Chalkware)
Place of Origin
England, France, or United States (East Coast); Possibly United Kingdom; Europe or North America
Materials
- Plaster (chalkware)
Museum Object Number
1964.1682
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.1682
Object Name
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
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: Painted in red (twice) "4f39"
Type: Inscription
Location: Back of shoulder
Inscription: Crudely incised "M [key-shape?]"
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Plaster (chalkware)
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
6.62 (H) x 3.56 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16.83 (H) x 9.05 (W)
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(?).