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Museum Collection Highlights
Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
ca. 1825
1920.5
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bootjack
Title
Bootjack
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Wood, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 8.3 x 12.1 cm )
Description
Wooden bootjack composed of a rectangular board with an arched opening and attached to a small wooden elevation block.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Object Number
1938.215
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
