Bookend

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bookend

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1997

Description

A bronze cast bookend of an Airedale terrier standing on all fours with its docked tail. It is collared and stands on an oval platform. The cast lines are evident. The side base is plaster-filled for weight.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Elizabeth Swaffield

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1921

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

6-1/4 in

Width

2 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 2 x 6 1/2 in. (15.9 x 5.1 x 16.5 cm)

Material

Plaster of paris, Bronze, Felt

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Felt and metal bottom is separating from the cast figurine, exposing the Plaster of Paris weight.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1998 - Bookend - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of pair

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor