Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Havell plate no. 26
Date:
c. 1825
Object Number:
1863.17.26
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figural group
Object Number:
1945.392
Date:
ca. 1860-1900
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/8 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 21.3 x 13.3 x 8.3 cm )
Marks:
painted: on base beneth figures in relief lettering: "UNCLE TOM & EVA"
Description:
Earthenware figural group depicting "UNCLE TOM & EVA", seated black male with book in hand holding white girl seated on his knee; oval base with lettering in relef highlighted with luster.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
