Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
1928.18
White marble
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Decorative Arts
Figurine: Johanna Marie Lind, ("Jenny", 1820-1887) as "Marie"
Object name
Figurine: Johanna Marie Lind, ("Jenny", 1820-1887) as "Marie"
Date
1851-1861
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 22.9 x 8.9 x 7 cm )
Description
Glazed earthenware figurine on oval base; standing female figure in mid-calf-length skirt with flowered apron, orange sash, blue jacket, and lavender hat, with one arm raised and the other arm holding a small barrel(?).
Credit Line
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Object Number
1945.232
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this figurine represents Jenny Lind as "Marie."
Provenance
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
