Creche

Object/Artifact

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East Tennessee Historical Society

Name/Title

Creche

Entry/Object ID

2014.43.1.14

Description

Carved figure of kneeling shepherd, painted wood, right arm raised (as in praise) and left hand on chest, mid-blue hat with red upturned brim, light-brown bag over left shoulder, black eyes/lines under eyes/eyebrows/hair, red mouth, without beard, dark-blue tunic with red trim, yellow breeches, gray stockings, black shoes, dark-green base, made by Fickey family (Germany, 3 9/16"h x 3 7/8"w x 1 15/16"d, 1780-1880.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Fickey family (Germany)

Date made

1780 - 1880

Dimensions

Height

3-9/16 in

Width

3-7/8 in

Depth

1-15/16 in