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The dogs were called Jiji and Gisella. They were cast separately, as well as being cast as a combined model, as shown here.
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Telford
Title
Greyhounds at Play
Date
c.1877
Medium
bronze
Measurements
H 155 x W 213 x D 90 cm
Accession number
1985.5526
Acquisition method
gift
Work type
Sculpture
Signature/marks description
incised on base near left foot of smaller dog: P. J. MÊNE
Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron
Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7DQ England
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