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Flags on 57th Street, Winter of 1918
1918
1984.68
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: Childe Hassam

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Doll

Doll
Doll
Object name 
Doll
Date 
1890-1920
Medium 
Ceramic
Dimensions 
5 x 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Description 
A ceramic or porcelain doll's head wearing a hat marked "Liberty", in unpainted white. One the reverse, faintly, "APD MF. Co.". See also 2002.1.2144 for full color painted version. With documentation from aquisition, used to promote Liberty Bonds during WWI and foundby son in manufacturer's Bronx loft 1987.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.2145
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.