Paperweight in the Form of a Frog
Karl L. H. Müller
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Karl L. H. Müller (American, born Germany, 1820–1887). Paperweight in the Form of a Frog, ca. 1875. Porcelain, 3 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (8.9 x 11.7 x 11.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Franklin Chace, 68.87.52. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Manufacturer
Artist
Title
Paperweight in the Form of a Frog
Date
ca. 1875
Geography
Place manufactured: Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Medium
Porcelain
Classification
Dimensions
3 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (8.9 x 11.7 x 11.7 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
Incised in side of base: "K. L. H. MULLER 1875"
Credit Line
Gift of Franklin Chace
Accession Number
68.87.52
Frequent Art Questions
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This paperweight in the form of a frog was designed by Karl L. H. Mueller around 1875 and produced by the Union Porcelain Works right here in Brooklyn. Mueller was one of the company’s most talented designers. It is made of bisque (unglazed porcelain), a material valued from its resemblance to marble.
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