Collection Highlights
Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1766-1853)
ca. 1825
1920.4
Watercolor on ivory
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Uncle Tom and Eva
Title
Uncle Tom and Eva
Object name
Figural group
Date
ca. 1860-1900
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 8 3/8 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 21.3 x 13.3 x 8.3 cm )
Description
Seated earthenware black male figurine with book in hand holding white girl seated on his knee; oval base with lettering in relef highlighted with luster.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert C. Taylor
Object Number
1945.392
Marks
painted: on base beneth figures in relief lettering: "UNCLE TOM & EVA"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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