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ca. 1820
1920.11-17
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Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Title
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Date
Early 19th century
Medium
Glazed pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 3 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 20.3 x 7.9 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Portrait (full-length) of Franklin holding cocked hat under left arm, green coat, flowered waistcoat, grey knee length trousers, black slippers, supported by four books.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mr. Charles Allen Munn
Object Number
1924.58
Marks
inscribed: in gold: "Franklin"
Provenance
The Collection of Charles Allen Munn
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
