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Allegorical Figure of "America" Figure

This is a figure. It was made by Alcora porcelain factory and manufactured by Alcora Ceramic Factory. It is dated mid- 18th–early 19th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is soft paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Estate of James Hazen Hyde. It is credited Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 24.5 x 22 x 16 cm (9 5/8 x 8 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside: [1] "831", written in black [2] "Cat.#148", written in black on white label

It is signed

Not signed

It is inscribed

None

Cite this object as

Allegorical Figure of "America" Figure; Manufactured by Alcora Ceramic Factory; Made by Alcora porcelain factory; Spain; soft paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold; H x W x D: 24.5 x 22 x 16 cm (9 5/8 x 8 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde; 1960-1-52

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