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Museum Collection Highlights
Kerchief
1776-1777
1952.63
Linen
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Luce Center
Brush- flat
Title
Brush- flat
Date
1815-1850
Medium
Stained wood, bristles, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 12 11/16 x 7/16 in. (32.2 x 1.1 cm)
Description
Stained wood handle. Seamed, cylindrical metal ferrule. White bristles.
Credit Line
Gift of Nora Durand Woodman
Object Number
1932.237b.15
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this tabouret was used by Asher B. Durand, an artist and engraver best known for his Hudson River school paintings.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
