Collection Highlights
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
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Uncle Tom and Eva
Title
Uncle Tom and Eva
Object name
Figural group
Date
ca. 1860-1900
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 8 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 20.6 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Seated porcelain black male figurine with book in hand holding white girl who stands on his knee; circular base with inscription.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert C .Taylor
Object Number
1945.391
Marks
inscribed: on base beneath figures: "Eva gaily laughing was/ hanging a wreath of roses/round Tom's neck."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
