Collection Highlights
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bootjack
Object name
Bootjack
Date
1840-1860
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 2 7/8 x 10 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 7.3 x 26 x 10.8 cm )
Description
Cast iron bootjack in the form of a large insect.
Object Number
INV.7579
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
