Bust
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Caption
Union Porcelain Works 1863–ca. 1922. Bust, late 19th century. High-fired ceramic, 9 1/2 × 3 1/8 × 4 in. (24.1 × 7.9 × 10.2 cm) mount (overall dims of object with mount): 9 3/4 × 4 × 5 in. (24.8 × 10.2 × 12.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Franklin Chace, 68.87.53. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 68.87.53.jpg)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Manufacturer
Title
Bust
Date
late 19th century
Geography
Place manufactured: Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Medium
High-fired ceramic
Classification
Dimensions
9 1/2 × 3 1/8 × 4 in. (24.1 × 7.9 × 10.2 cm) mount (overall dims of object with mount): 9 3/4 × 4 × 5 in. (24.8 × 10.2 × 12.7 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
Faintly impressed on back of bust, below neck: head of an eagle
Credit Line
Gift of Franklin Chace
Accession Number
68.87.53
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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