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Unknown. <em>Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door</em>, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_component1.jpg)
Unknown. Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_component1.jpg)
Unknown. <em>Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door</em>, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_side2.jpg)

Unknown. Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_side2.jpg)

Unknown. <em>Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door</em>, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_side4.jpg)

Unknown. Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_side4.jpg)

Unknown. <em>Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door</em>, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_side3.jpg)

Unknown. Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_side3.jpg)

Unknown. <em>Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door</em>, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_component1.jpg)

Unknown. Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_component1.jpg)

Unknown. <em>Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door</em>, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_side1.jpg)

Unknown. Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_side1.jpg)

Unknown. <em>Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door</em>, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_component2.jpg)

Unknown. Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_component2.jpg)

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Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door

Decorative Arts and Design

MAKER Unknown
MEDIUM Glazed earthenware
  • Place Made: United States
    • DATES 20th century
    DIMENSIONS Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS No marks.
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 1999.108.6
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Paul F. Walter
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Birdhouse (a) and separate door (b), brown sewer pipe clay, salt glazed. The birdhouse is in the shape of a miniature log cabin with an exterior chimney, a window, one doorway and a roof. The individual logs are rather flat in appearance, and have a textured bark like surface created through incised lines. Exterior chimney has similar, although very faint lines. Through incised lines the roof has a tiled appearance. Interior surface is rough and undecorated. The detached door would have served as a landing area for birds. Its design is similar to the surface of the roof, with incised lines creating a 'tile' motif. Condition: Good overall condition. Minor chips throughout. Rough marks where the door was attached.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Unknown. Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_component1.jpg)
    IMAGE component, front, CUR.1999.108.6_component1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2011
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    RIGHTS STATEMENT Creative Commons-BY
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    Unknown. <em>Birdhouse in shape of Log Cabin with Detached Door</em>, 20th century. Glazed earthenware, Log Cabin: 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (15.9 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.6. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.6_component1.jpg)

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