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Artist/Maker (1881–1980s)

Black cook

1930-1950
Lead, paint
Each: 2 1/4 × 1 1/8 × 1/2 in. (5.7 × 2.9 × 1.3 cm)
Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor
2014.31.4431.3a-d
DescriptionThe American Family at Home. Four black cook figures. Solid cast. 54mm. Female standing with hands on hips. Two in royal blue color way with white apron. Two with light blue color way with white apron.
MarkingsUnmarked
ClassificationsTOYS
Newsboy
Grey Iron Casting Company
1930-1950
2014.31.4430.6ab
Man traveler
Grey Iron Casting Company
1930-1950
2014.31.4430.7a-c
Delivery boy
Grey Iron Casting Company
1930-1950
2014.31.4431.6ab
Prone machine gunner
Grey Iron Casting Company
1933-1940
2014.31.4505.11a-c
Kneeling machine gunner
Grey Iron Casting Company
1933-1940
2014.31.4505.10ab
Garageman
Grey Iron Casting Company
1930-1950
2014.31.4431.4ab
Farmer's wife
Grey Iron Casting Company
1930-1950
2014.31.4432.1ab
Crawling soldier with pistol
Grey Iron Casting Company
1933-1940
2014.31.4505.7ab
Conductor
Grey Iron Casting Company
1930-1950
2014.31.4430.1ab
Policeman
Grey Iron Casting Company
1930-1950
2014.31.4430.2ab
Boy flying kite
Grey Iron Casting Company
1930-1950
2014.31.4431.2ab
Boy traveler
Grey Iron Casting Company
1930-1950
2014.31.4430.9ab