Figure of a dog
Bulldog sitting on haunches, decorated as if wearing light blue dressing gown, banded in red and embellished with predominantly red flowers, a few blue forget-me-nots and green foliage. Painted black lace cap on head tied under chin, black lace protruding from sleeves of gown above white front paws; applied glass eyes. Body predominantly fine red clay with some cream colored clay.
Credit: Gift of Anonymous Donor...
1870-80
Glazed earthenware
1967-48-108
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
Where you'll find this
Permanent collection