Male Figurine of Dr. Baloardo
CultureEnglish
Date19th century
MediumOld Chelsea type porcelain
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 inches (13.65 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins from the Estate of Katherine Harvey
Object number63-28/18
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DescriptionItalian Comedy figure, the Doctor: standing figure gestures with upraised left hand, right hand sweeps to left holding black, tricorne hat; clad in black skull cap, mask, wide, white collar with scalloped edge, black suit with wide sleeves and close-fitting pants, white belt, black shoes, leans against white tree trunk with floral decoration.
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