chessman

Object NamePlaster Models for Chess Pieces

Designer Frederick Carder (American, b. United Kingdom, 1863-1963)

Maker Steuben Glass, Inc. (1903-)

Made FromPlaster, paint, glaze

Date1933-1959

TechniqueCast, painted

SizeOverall a) H: 9.2 cm, Diam: 3.9 cm,; b) H: 8.5 cm, Diam: 3.9 cm

Accession Number2022.4.1637

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul N. Perrot to the Corning community

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Place Made

United States, NY, Corning

Physical Descriptiona) Figurine of a yellow queen model chess piece sitting on an octagonal pedestal that tapers and then flares to octagonal green base. b) Hollow plaster casting model of a castle or rook. Yellow four turreted castle sets on an yellow octagonal pedestal, which sets on an octagonal green base.
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