Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Luce Center
Chafing dish
Object name
Chafing dish
Date
ca. 1750
Medium
Copper, iron, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 9 5/8 x 16 1/2 x 11 in. ( 24.4 x 41.9 x 27.9 cm )
Description
N-YHS Museum Collection
Wrought copper chafing dish with three wrought iron legs and turned wood handle.
Credit Line
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number
1945.322
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
