Flowerpot

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, handcrafted miniature model of a tree with two textured, brown, mushroom-like tops, housed in a tiny pot featuring earthy tones. The pot is connected to a string, which is wound around its surface, and it sits against a background of bubble wrap, contributing to its delicate presentation. Attached to the string is a small, rectangular, white paper tag with handwritten numbers "575/9275" in black ink, adding an element of identification or cataloging to the tiny, artistic piece. The craftsmanship of the tree is detailed, suggesting a rustic or naturalistic design, with the use of layered materials to mimic the appearance of the tree's foliage and trunk, emphasizing the artisanal nature of this charming object.

The image depicts a small, handcrafted miniature model of a tree with two textured, brown, mushroom-like tops, housed in a tiny pot featuring earthy tones. The pot is connected to a string, which is wound around its surface, and it sits against a background of bubble wrap, contributing to its delicate presentation. Attached to the string is a small, rectangular, white paper tag with handwritten numbers "575/9275" in black ink, adding an element of identification or cataloging to the tiny, artistic piece. The craftsmanship of the tree is detailed, suggesting a rustic or naturalistic design, with the use of layered materials to mimic the appearance of the tree's foliage and trunk, emphasizing the artisanal nature of this charming object.

Name/Title

Flowerpot

Entry/Object ID

575/9275

Description

Miniature / wood base / 2 straw type flowers / c. 1930

Collection

DOLL HOUSE

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Flowerpot

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Planter

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Horticultural Containers

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

1/2 in

Width

1/2 in

Length

7/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 11, 1992