Figurine
- Object Name:
- Figurine
- Object ID:
- 1994.006.19
- Date:
- 1954
- Description:
- Elephant, ceramic, from Styles Bridges campaign for U.S. Senate, 1954. One of a pair. Identical to .18 except for color. The name "BRIDGES" is embossed on one side, and "G.O.P." on other side. Green glaze.
- Material:
- Ceramic
- Dimensions:
- H-2.1 W-2.5 D-1.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Jane Chworowsky (1929-1993), was born in PA, and raised in Newport, NH. She attended Plymouth State College, and briefly taught English in Charlestown, NH (1953-55). She ran an antiques business -- Jane's Cabin Antiques -- at her home in Croydon, NH. She bequeathed the contents of her home and business to NHHS. The Chworowsky estate included Hampshire Pottery pieces, as well as many other N.H. and non-N.H. collectibles.
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Jane Lee Chworowsky
- People:
- Bridges, Styles (1898-1961)
- Subjects:
- Campaigns, Political, Elephants, Republican Party
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