Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
Z.1711
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Hair, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 x 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Brown tubular tulle hair brooch (mourning?) in the form of a bow with gold at the knot and fitted to the ends of the ties, oblong charm with gold fittings hangs from the knot; gold bar with hook and hinged pin on reverse.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
