Collection Highlights
Santa Claus and his Works
Date:
1870
Object Number:
LIB.YC1870.Web
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Object Number:
1924.85
Date:
Late 18th century-early 19th century
Medium:
Red terracotta
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 10 in. ( 59.7 x 21 x 25.4 cm )
Marks:
inscriptions: Marked "Pecaor" (?) on side of base.
inscribed: on back of base: "US" in shield like mark
Description:
Portrait: Full length figure, wearing fur cap, long robe draped around shoulders.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mr. Charles Allen Munn
Provenance:
The Collection of Charles Allen Munn
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
