Collection Highlights
Central Park Competition Entry No. 29
Date:
March, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.233
Medium:
Ink and Wash
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Figurine of a baby
Object Number:
1942.185
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Porcelain, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 3 x 2 5/8 in. ( 7.9 x 7.6 x 6.7 cm )
Marks:
incised: on base: "9916"
Description:
Painted biscuit porcelain figurine; seated infant wearing hooded white snow suit, white gloves, and brown shoes.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this object was given as a favor at a dinner held in New York City in honor of the Arctic explorer Admiral Robert E. Peary (1856-1920).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
