Creche

Object/Artifact

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East Tennessee Historical Society

Name/Title

Creche

Entry/Object ID

2014.43.1.40

Description

Carved sheep, white painted wood, head lowered (as to graze), dimpled fleece with long symmetrical vertical pattern, groove runs along spine, black eyes and surrounds, red mouth/ears, made by Hickey family (Germany), 2 1/2"h x 1 11/16"w x 2 15/16", 1730-1880.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Fickey family (Germany)

Date made

1780 - 1880

Dimensions

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

1-11/16 in

Depth

2-15/16 in