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Cameos
MakerAttributed to
The Hartford Faience Co.
founded 1895
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Douglas Rankin Sr.
American
Dateabout 1910
MediumCast blue and white porcelain
DimensionsComponent (width x depth of .20): 3/8 x 5/16in. (1 x 0.8cm)
Component (width x depth of .21-.24): 1/2 x 5/16in. (1.3 x 0.8cm)
Component (width x depth of .21-.24): 1/2 x 5/16in. (1.3 x 0.8cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Margaret Rankin
DescriptionGroup of five small, oval, porcelain cameos with white relief decoration on a domed blue background. The white raised decoration consists of a small circle surrounded by four groups of stylized floral embellishments. At either end of the oval are three petals, while the outline of a tulip is located on the shorter sides.
Cameo .20 is smaller than the others, is not as well made, and has a few spots of an unknown substance adhered to the top.
Cameo .20 is smaller than the others, is not as well made, and has a few spots of an unknown substance adhered to the top.
Object number1986.160.20-.24
NotesHistorical Note: George Douglas Rankin, the donor's father, was the President of the Hartford Faience Company in Hartford, Connecticut.Subject Terms
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