Collection Highlights
Oud en nieuw Oost-Indiën... Volume 5, part 1 (deel 5, stuk 1)
Date:
1724-1726
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1724.V
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Black child figurine
Object Number:
INV.11503
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Porcelain, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 7.3 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Miniature porcelain figurine of African-American child; molded body and dress; body painted black with red lips and black and white eyes, dress painted yellow.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
