Collection Highlights
Armchair
1785-1789
1916.7
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Woodcarving: male figure holding barrel
Object name
Woodcarving: male figure holding barrel
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Wood, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 2 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 20.3 x 7.3 x 4.8 cm )
Description
Carved and painted wooden figurine; striding male figure (no base) with cylindrical container held close to chest; black hat with vertical brim, green jacket with wide sleeves, and narrow white trousers with brown horizontal stripes above ankles.
Object Number
INV.8160
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
