Collection Highlights
Cake board
1825-1835
1937.1562
Wood
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Museum Collections
Sculpture
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Title
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Date
Late 18th century-early 19th century
Medium
Red terracotta
Dimensions
Overall: 23 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 10 in. ( 59.7 x 21 x 25.4 cm )
Description
Portrait: Full length figure, wearing fur cap, long robe draped around shoulders.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mr. Charles Allen Munn
Object Number
1924.85
Marks
inscriptions: Marked "Pecaor" (?) on side of base.
inscribed: on back of base: "US" in shield like mark
Provenance
The Collection of Charles Allen Munn
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
