Sebastian Miniatures are a series of small ceramic sculptures or

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s first produced by Prescott Woodbury Baston Sr. in Arlington, Massachusetts in 1938. Many pieces are of historical figures such as

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, but are also of classic literary characters, and scenes of life, particularly in

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, United States, where Mr Baston created his pieces. Baston also created pieces specifically for commercial uses, such as in store promotions for products such as

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.http://www.harryrinker.com/col-1305.html Rinker Column 1305 Baston continued to create pieces until his death in 1984.Sioux City Journal Article
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