Lion Figurine by John Bell, 1840-1865
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Early German immigrants to Pennsylvania -- known as the Pennsylvania Germans -- were known for their particular aesthetic style, which they used to decorate documents, furniture, textiles, and pottery. Whimsical animals -- like this lion, created by notable Pennsylvania German potter John Bell -- were an oft-used motif.
Early German immigrants to Pennsylvania -- known as the Pennsylvania Germans -- were known for their particular aesthetic style, which they used to decorate documents, furniture, textiles, and pottery. Whimsical animals -- like this lion, created by notable Pennsylvania German potter John Bell -- were an oft-used motif.
Artifact
Figurine
Date Made
1840-1865
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
57.60.11
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Earthenware
Color
Red
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
on right front leg: X
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