NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2017
In early 2017, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.
Collection Highlights
Balustrade section from Federal Hall, New York
Date:
1788-1789
Object Number:
1884.3
Medium:
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Aztec calendar
Object Number:
1942.475
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Earthenware, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 21 x 19 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Black painted, miniature, earthenware replica of the Aztec calendar; circular form with mask in low relief at center surrounded by concentric bands with zoological and architectural symbols; opposing masks in profile at lower edge above narrow tab extension.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alexander J. Wall
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
