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Panoramic View of New York City (in Eight Sections)
1842-45
1915.76
Black ink over graphite on eight sheets of ivory paper with partial black ink borders, laid on Japanese paper
Artist/Maker: Edward Burckhardt

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Butter mold (handle detached from mold)

Butter mold (handle detached from mold)
Object name 
Butter mold (handle detached from mold)
Date 
ca. 1825-1875
Related People 
Possible Source: Elie Nadelman
Medium 
Wood
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 17.1 x 8.9 cm )
Description 
Turned treenware butter mold with baluster handle and semi-circular base with a carved eagle and a small star.
Object Number 
INV.1011
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.