Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Card case
Object name
Card case
Date
1835/36
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 4 x 2 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 10.2 x 7 x 1.6 cm )
Description
Wrought silver card case; rectangular body with rounded corners and scalloped sides; hinged lid with bezel; repouss
Object Number
INV.14143
Marks
engraved: in the reserve: "M G M" in gothic script
stamped: on the bezel: "N * M" in a rectangle in roman letters, lion passant in a rectangle, queen's head in an oval, "M" in gothic script, anchor in a rectangle
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
