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The Mad Tea Party

Object NameWax Model for The Mad Hatter

Maker Edris (Edith Aline) Eckhardt (American, 1905-1998)

Made FromModelling wax

Dateprobably about 1976-1980; designed in 1936

Place MadeUnited States, OH, Cleveland

TechniqueCast in a mold

SizeOverall H: 12.3 cm, W: 7.6 cm, L: 16.4 cm

Accession Number94.7.3

Credit LineGift of Hilde R. Ludwig

Curatorial Area(s)

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Physical DescriptionReddish brown modeling wax; cast in a mold. Solid figural vignette with triangular composition depicting the "Mad Hatter" sitting on a low pad with his legs bent back behind a low table, hatter wears an oversized top hat, he leans on his right elbow and gazes at a pocket watch held in the hand of his left outstretched arm, a solid spider
Provenance

Former Collection Hilde R. Ludwig - 1994-04-15