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Salver
1772-1773
1928.24
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A 'pital Joke
Title
A 'pital Joke
Date
Late 19th century
Medium
Painted plaster
Dimensions
Overall: 9 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. ( 23.5 x 29.2 x 17.1 cm )
Description
Genre group of cast plaster with off-white paint; two seated figures in clerical costume, both laughing hysterically, with small, cloth-covered rectangular table with tea service behind them; elliptical base with molding and inscription, "A PITAL JOKE," at center front.
Credit Line
Bequest of Ralph A. Cartwright
Object Number
1996.8
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
