Figurine

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small porcelain figurine of a bulldog lying on its side, with distinct features including prominently pointed ears and a short snout. The bulldog is predominantly white with black markings around its face and body, giving it a realistic appearance. The ceramic glaze is shiny, adding a glossy finish to the figurine. The bulldog is placed on a textured surface, possibly a bubble wrap, which contrasts with its smooth surface. Attached to the bulldog is a white tag with handwritten inscriptions that read "12.3.715 Porcelain Bull Dog A.I.B." The tag is secured with a thin string, indicating that it might be an inventory or collection item, potentially showing this figurine as part of a wider gathering of similar objects, or for cataloging purposes, suggesting its possible use as a collector's piece or for display.

The image shows a small porcelain figurine of a bulldog lying on its side, with distinct features including prominently pointed ears and a short snout. The bulldog is predominantly white with black markings around its face and body, giving it a realistic appearance. The ceramic glaze is shiny, adding a glossy finish to the figurine. The bulldog is placed on a textured surface, possibly a bubble wrap, which contrasts with its smooth surface. Attached to the bulldog is a white tag with handwritten inscriptions that read "12.3.715 Porcelain Bull Dog A.I.B." The tag is secured with a thin string, indicating that it might be an inventory or collection item, potentially showing this figurine as part of a wider gathering of similar objects, or for cataloging purposes, suggesting its possible use as a collector's piece or for display.

Name/Title

Figurine

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.715

Description

Porcelain bull dog. Most white with dark gray on rump, ears, nose, paws. Pink around eyes. Laying down.

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1948 - 1970

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Figurine

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Statue

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

8-3/16 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 16, 2018