Artist/Maker
Unidentified maker
Figurine of Uncle Tom with Eva
ca. 1860-1900
Place madeUnited States, North America
Porcelain
Overall: 8 1/8 × 3 3/4 in. (20.6 × 9.5 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Robert C .Taylor
1945.391
DescriptionSeated porcelain black male figurine with book in hand holding white girl who stands on his knee; circular base with inscription.Markingsinscribed on base beneath figures: "Eva gaily laughing was / hanging a wreath of roses / round Tom's neck."
ClassificationsCERAMICS
Collections
- Underground Railroad
