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
Mrs. Charles A. Lamb (1829-1893)
Date:
1878
Object Number:
1893.2
Medium:
Oil on millboard
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
1948.13b
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Gold, hair, jet, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on reverse: "C.B."
Description:
Rectangular mourning brooch comprising glass compartment containing woven hair set in gold; frame of faceted jet beads on scalloped edges; initials inscribed on reverse; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mary E. Warner
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
