Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Andirons (pair)
Object name
Andirons (pair)
Date
1790-1820
Medium
Brass, iron
Dimensions
each: 23 1/8 x 11 1/2 x 17 1/4 in. ( 58.7 x 29.2 x 43.8 cm )
Description
Pair of Federal brass andirons; cast in four parts: urn, column, molded rectangular base, and (2) spurred cabriole legs with oval pad feet; wrought iron log rest.
Object Number
X.176ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
