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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
Butter mold
Title
Butter mold
Date
ca. 1825-1875
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description
Unglazed redware butter mold with impressed image of a standing bear holding a lance.
Object Number
INV.9694
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
