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Vase (USA)

This is a vase. It was created by Caroline Virginia (Rich) McGuffey. It is dated 1886 and we acquired it in 1986. Its medium is gilt, enameled porcelain. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Dona Guimaraes. It is credited Gift of Dona Guimaraes.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 15 x 23 x 16.5 cm (5 7/8 x 9 1/16 x 6 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Painted underside in blue enamel: C.V.M. / 1886

Cite this object as

Vase (USA); Caroline Virginia (Rich) McGuffey (American, 1839 – 1905); gilt, enameled porcelain; H x W x D: 15 x 23 x 16.5 cm (5 7/8 x 9 1/16 x 6 1/2 in.); Gift of Dona Guimaraes; 1986-113-1

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