Cameos
MakerAttributed to
The Hartford Faience Co.
(founded 1895)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Douglas Rankin Sr.
(American)
Dateabout 1910
MediumCast black and white porcelain
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (width x depth of each cameo): 5/16 x 3/8in. (0.8 x 1cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Margaret Rankin
Object number1986.160.18-.19
DescriptionPair of small, domed, oval, porcelain cameos consisting of a raised white decoration on a black background. The raised decoration is a small round dot surrounded by petals. The petals curve around the domed surface of the cameos.
The raised white decoration of cameo .19 has accumulated some light, black dirt.
NotesHistorical Note: George Douglas Rankin, the donor's father, was the President of the Hartford Faience Company in Hartford, Connecticut.The raised white decoration of cameo .19 has accumulated some light, black dirt.
Status
Not on view
