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
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Luce Center
Canister and lid
Object Number:
1942.448ab
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 5 in. ( 22.9 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Sheet iron cylindrical canister with circular lid and decorated with dark brown paint with remains of stencilled floral decoration.
Gallery Label:
This canister may have been the gift of Thomas S. Constantine. The accession records are missing.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
