Figure of a Dog

Figure of a Dog

Public Domain

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Figure of a Dog
Date19th century
Made inUnited States
MediumPlaster of Paris (chalkware) with paint
Dimensions7 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. (18.1 x 13.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.70.40
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionPlaster of Paris ornaments (sometimes called chalkware) like this dog were less expensive alternatives to ceramic figures.
Provenance[Reveille Antiques, Houston]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, May 6, 1963; given to MFAH, 1970.

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