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Sheep

Sheep

Public Domain

Maker
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Sheep
Date19th century
Made inUnited States
MediumPlaster of Paris (chalkware) with paint
Dimensions6 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 4 1/8 in. (16.5 × 24.1 × 10.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.70.43
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionPlaster of Paris ornaments (sometimes called chalkware) like this group of sheep were less expensive alternatives to ceramic figures.
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1970.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in red underside of figurine: 232-C / B.70.43

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