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Frog in top hat

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Start Date: 
ca. 1942
End Date: 
ca. 1948
Date Range: 
[ca. 1942-1948]
Physical Description: 

7.2 cm of object. - 1 animal : col, ; 7.2 x 13.8 cm

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rec_shelfloc: 
2011-005-003
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Container Number: 
003
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General Description: 

A molded plaster figurine in the shape of a frog.

Colour: 

black, yellow, green, red, white, brown

Date Reported: 
Thu, 05/24/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.01.31.17
Style or Pattern: 
circles, flower
Process: 
molded, handpainted
Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Chipping - Top - 0.3x0.2cm - paint loss -due to handling and use; Fig.2 - Imperfections - Front center - bubbles - various locations - due to construction process; Fig.3 - Dirt - Front right - creases - particle matter - due to previous storage conditions, handling and use; Fig.4 - Chipping - Back top - 0.1x0.1cm - paint loss - due to previous storage conditions; Fig.5 - Imperfections - Left center - finger paint - through paint - due to construction process; Fig.6 - Scratches - Bottom center - various randomized locations - due to handling and use; Fig.7 - Glaze - Bottom back edge - over paint from side - due to construction process; Fig.8 - Foreign Matter - Bottom right - brown tone - 0.7x0.4cm - due to previous storage conditions, handling and use

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Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
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