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Collection Highlights
Pastoral Scene by Andrew R. Smith
Date:
1822
Object Number:
MSS.BV.AfricanFreeSchool.Vol4.
Medium:
Manuscript
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mirror knob
Object Number:
1941.928
Date:
1780-1800
Medium:
Brass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
painted: in banner above portrait: "GENL. WASHINGTON"
Description:
Single "Battersea" enamel mirror knob with circular face; monochrome painted enamel center with portrait of George Washington and banner above with lettering; enamel set into circular stamped brass face with molded edge; turned post with threaded screw at end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
