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
Plan of the Central Park, New York : Entry No. 4 in the competition
Date:
March 20, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.234
Medium:
Ink and colored washes
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
INV.12658
Date:
1760-1820
Medium:
Shell, metal (low-karat gold?)
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Oval cameo bust depicting bust of Greco-Roman woman in profile; feather on headdress of figure carved in high relief.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
