Ornament, Easter

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Ornament, Easter

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.2041

Description

Genuine egg that opens along a vertical seam that is lined by a pink satin ribbon and scalloped white lace. The lace frames the lush crushed pink satin interior. Two pink ribbon bows are on either side of the opening; the outer shell has caligraphic lettering and scrolling decoration.

Artwork Details

Medium

Egg shell, Lace, Ribbon, Satin, Egg shell, Lace, Ribbon, Satin

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"Easter Greetings" on one side and "Christ is Risen" on the reverse.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Diameter

6-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)

Dimension Description

Overall

Diameter

8-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: The egg is badly cracked.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom