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
Negro Life at the South
Date:
1859
Object Number:
S-225
Medium:
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Kitchen tool: pot stand
Object Number:
1938.217
Date:
ca. 1800-1860
Medium:
Stone, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 7 in. ( 3.8 x 28.6 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular stone slab with two holes in which an iron wire handle attaches to the stone.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
