Statuette of Blacksmith
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Object Label
Karl Mueller originally patented the design for this genre figure in 1868, producing it in several sizes in metal in partnership with his brother Nicholas. After he joined UPW, the figure was also produced in unglazed porcelain, or Parian ware.
Caption
Karl L. H. Müller (American, born Germany, 1820–1887). Statuette of Blacksmith, ca. 1876. Unglazed porcelain, 12 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (30.5 x 12.1 x 12.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Franklin Chace, 68.87.55. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Manufacturer
Artist
Title
Statuette of Blacksmith
Date
ca. 1876
Geography
Place manufactured: Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Medium
Unglazed porcelain
Classification
Dimensions
12 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (30.5 x 12.1 x 12.1 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
Incised on back of block which supports anvil: "U.P.W. / GREENPOINT. / N.Y."; incised below block, "K. MULLER."
Credit Line
Gift of Franklin Chace
Accession Number
68.87.55
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