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
Afternoon Hastings Landing. Palisades Rocks in Shadow, New York
Date:
1836-37
Object Number:
1952.410
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, graphite, scratching out, and touches of black ink and glazing on paper laid on brown card
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Museum Collections
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Doll's cradle and bedding
Object Number:
INV.5220a-d
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Spruce (by microanalysis); textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 15 1/4 x 10 in. ( 21 x 38.7 x 25.4 cm )
Marks:
Nadelman collection sticker: “480 / Swiss”
Description:
Wood (spruce) doll's cradle with scrolled headboard and footboard supported by two scrolled rockers; molded side rails; silk covered mattress and plaid wool coverlet.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
