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1956.9.70.209

Grey bird figure from Noah’s Ark set. [SM (Verve) 14/04/2015]

1956.9.70.209

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Collection type
Object
Description
Grey bird figure from Noah’s Ark set. [SM (Verve) 14/04/2015]
Long description
Grey bird figure from Noah’s Ark set. The legs are carved from separate pieces of wood and inserted into holes in the body. Both legs are missing. The beak and legs were painted black. [SM (Verve) 14/04/2015]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Margaret Buck
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1860
Date collected
By 1860
Acquisition information
Donated: 1956
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Painted, Process Carpentered
Dimensions
Height: max 19 mm, Width: max 55 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1956.9.70.209

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