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
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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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.
