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Princeton Tiger

Artist: Alexander Phimister Proctor, American, 1862-1950
Medium: Bronze
Dates: 1908-1909
Dimensions: 9 7/8 x 6 3/8 x 22 3/16 in. (25.1 x 16.2 x 56.4 cm)
Markings: Foundry mark stamped on back edge of base: "GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS 0450" Incised along front of base: "79"
Signature: Inscribed on base along proper left side of tiger: "A. PHIMISTER PROCTOR" Inscribed on base at proper right rear corner: " © / 1912"
Inscriptions: Inscribed on proper left side of base: "PRINCETON TIGER"
Collections: American Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 14.589
Credit Line: Gift of George D. Pratt
Image: Overall, 14.589_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Statuette of a tiger seated on all fours with proper right paw extended forward and ears turned back; on a rectangular base. Condition: Good

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