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Museum Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
c. 1810-14
1953.274f
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Title
Brooch
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.
Object Number
INV.12658
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
