Pot Belly - Mary Lincoln

Object/Artifact

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National First Ladies Library & Museum

Name/Title

Pot Belly - Mary Lincoln

Entry/Object ID

2015.00.52

Description

Pot Belly - Mary Lincoln: Pot Bellys©are collectible miniture figurines with "a secret compartment for storing tiny treasures." Each piece is "cast in crushed marble, then hand-painted and tinted, using the time-honored techniques developed in Great Britain." Inside Mary's secret compartment are two letters.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Statue, Figure

Dimensions

Height

1-1/2 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

3 in

Material

Marble

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent