Frances Greeley Curtis (Boston, 1867 - 1957, Manchester, Massachusetts)
Dog, about 1921
Glazed ceramic, 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)
Small dog figurine made from glazed ceramic that is turquoise in color. The dog's mouth is open and its eyes and ears are in relief. The dog is lifting its paw up and is leaning towards one side. The figurine has a rectangular stand that the dog’s back is leaning against. The stand is ribbed. The bottom of the figurine is tan and unglazed. The initials F. G. C are carved on the bottom, and there is also a tan sticker that has been filled out with black ink.
Macknight Room
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