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1931

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Mermans, From a Table Centerpiece Figures

This is a figures. It was possibly by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is biscuit (probably soft paste). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

It has the following markings

Underside of a: [1] "7", written in red [2] a double C device with two dots above and "0" beneath, incised Underside of b: [1] "9", written in red [2] a double C device with two dots above and "0" beneath, incised Underside of d: [1] "8", written in red [2] a double C device with two dots above and "0" beneath, incised

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It is inscribed

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Cite this object as

Mermans, From a Table Centerpiece Figures; Possibly by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (France); France; biscuit (probably soft paste); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-88-88-a/d

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