Rosemaled Decorative Ostrich Egg

INV2022.108.a-b
Rosemaled Ostrich Egg on Stand
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Title
Rosemaled Ostrich Egg on Stand
Creation Date
1870 – 1900
Description
a:  Ostrich egg, originally painted black, with red/orange flower painted on one side; sitting on a round mahogany-colored wooden stand (b). Stand appears newer than egg. The black paint on the largest part of the egg is a bit faded.
Contact the East Polk County Historical Society for more information
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