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Museum Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
1836
1858.4
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Rake
Title
Rake
Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 32 7/8 x 12 x 4 3/4 in. ( 83.5 x 30.5 x 12.1 cm )
Description
Rake with a wood handle split to Y support to hold cast and wrought iron rake; rake head formed with each tooth connected with a screw and nut.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Frank B. Lucas
Object Number
1954.56
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
