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Title:
Turtle Nymph Figurine, circa 1910
Artist:
Schafer & Vater (attributed to)
Description:
Two part turtle shell novelty box with a "naughty" surprise inside. Once the turtle shell lid is removed the viewer sees the woman's bloomers and her exposed behind. On the outside of the box a woman's head and torso are visible and her legs are peaking out from the back of the shell.
Collection:
Ketchikan Museums: Tongass Historical Society Collection, THS 75.6.10.302
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