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Figure of Longfellow, after Franklin Simmons

Medium: Porcelain
Geographical Locations:
- Possible place made: England
- Possible place made: USA
Dates: ca. 1907
Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (19.4 x 8.3 x 8.6 cm)
Markings: no marks
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 2005.67
Credit Line: Gift of M. Christmann Zulli in memory of Anna Nastasi
Image: Overall, 2005.67_PS1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2006

Catalogue Description: White porcelain seated figure of Longfellow wearing a greatcoat and robe with a cloak draped over one shoulder, holding a book in his proper left hand, in lap. Figure is seated in Empire-style chair with large, curving crest rail and dog-headed hand grips. Two books piled under chair. Figure rests on rectangular base with molding at top and bottom. On each side of the base, the word LONGFELLOW is surrounded by oval wreath in rectangle with swag below. Condition: Apparently undamaged.

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