Collection Highlights
Balustrade from Federal Hall, New York
1788-1789
1884.3
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wig: red hair, netted lining
Title
Wig: red hair, netted lining
Object name
Wig
Date
1830-1880
Medium
Hair, net, cloth tape
Dimensions
Overall (flat): 13 x 10 x 1 1/2 in. (33 x 25.4 x 3.8 cm)
Description
Wig with curly auburn hair stitched to brown net foundation reinforced with brown cloth tape; longer in back and shorter on sides and front.
Object Number
INV.12176
Marks
printed: on cloth label stitched to foundation: "Gilbert / 427"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
