Collection Highlights
Balustrade from Federal Hall, New York
1788-1789
1884.3
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Eagle
Title
Eagle
Object name
Animal woodcarving
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Painted and gilded pine with iron strengthening bars
Dimensions
Overall: 33 7/8 x 42 x 32 1/4 in. ( 86 x 106.7 x 81.9 cm )
Description
Carved wooden sculpture of eagle
Credit Line
Purchase
Object Number
1936.488
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, this eagle was mounted above the pilot house of a river steamboat.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
