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Object Details

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Plaue Porcelain Factory
Date made
1840-1875
Credit Line
The Monsignor John M. Cooper Collection of African, American Indian, Oceanic and Philippine Ethnology presented by the Catholic University of America
Physical Description
ceramic, porcelain (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 1/8 in x 5 1/4 in; 13.0175 cm x 13.335 cm
overall: 5 3/16 in x 5 5/16 in x 1/8 in; 13.17625 cm x 13.49375 cm x .3175 cm
Object Name
Lithophane
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