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Figure group (Uncle Tom and Eva)
Uncle Tom
George Cruikshank
1855-1860
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
George Cruikshank (Possible design inspiration)
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (white)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
2002.0030.052
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Thomas N. and A. Pat Bernard
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Object Number
2002.0030.052
Object Name
Figure group (Uncle Tom and Eva)
Title
Uncle Tom
Category
Ceramics - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Norton Bernard Collection of English Pottery Figures
Creator (Role)
George Cruikshank (Possible design inspiration)
Place of Origin
Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1855-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Front of mound
Inscription: Relief "UNCLE TOM"
Type: Label
Location: Back
Inscription: Rectangular white label, printed "Consignor #" followed by "4319" handwritten in black ink. Printed "Item #" followed by "15" handwritten in black ink.
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Circular aqua label, handwritten in black ink, "271" (Bernard Collection number)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Uncle Tom's Cabin
- Literary scene
- Literature
- American themed ceramics
- Abolitionist
- Anti-slavery
- Slavery
- Abolition
- Anti-slavery
- Slavery
Materials
- Earthenware (white)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
- Enameled
- Gilded
Dimensions (inches)
10.875 (H) x 5.688 (W) x 4.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
27.623 (H) x 14.448 (W) x 12.065 (D)