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Figurine

Dateearly 20th Century
Mediumporcelain
Dimensions6 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches (15.9 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nelda C. Stark, 1981
Object number41.36.1
ClassificationsSculptures
DescriptionOval shaped base; brown and green painted base; standing male figure; wide brimmed hat; white label with black lettering which reads: GREAT SALE AT STRIKE HALL / Tomorrow to commence at 10 a.m. / HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE / 1 Feather Bed 1 Gross Silver Spoons / 2 " " Boulsters 1 Warming -pan / 1 Mahogany Table 2 Washing -tubs / 3 Cane Bottomed Chairs / 1 Frying -pan.
ProvenanceProbably W.H. Stark [1851-1936] and Miriam Lutcher Stark [1859-1936]; by inheritance to their son H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; by inheritance to his wife Nelda C. Stark [1909-1999]; gifted March 5, 1981 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to The W.H. Stark House
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