Collection Highlights
Lady Arthur Paget (Minne Stevens) dressed for the Delmonico ball, 1875
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.223.1.4.1
Medium:
Photograph
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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.
