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Plaster Egyptian sarcophagus; brown miniature case with hieroglyphic markings; form with face, head covering, body and feet.
miniatures (toys)
sarcophagi (coffins)
engraving (printing process)
plaster
Egyptian (ancient)
Egyptian Revival
Container, Funerary
Sarcophagus
Sarcophagus
Pencilled on inside of case: ""Martin Milmore--Sculptor/ Papyrus Club/ Ladies Night Dec. 9(?) 1882""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Milmore, Martin, 1844-1883 (Sculptor)
6 x 2 x 1 5/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.2250AB
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