Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Crash car
Object name
Crash car
Date
1925-1935
Medium
Iron, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/4 x 5 x 2 in. ( 7 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Cast iron crash car painted silver with figure as integral part of casting; figure in blue with silver cap seated on motorcycle in front with detailed headlight, fenders, handlebars, joined to car with three sides and open back (railing along sides); spoke wheels.
Credit Line
Gift of Wilmer R. Leech
Object Number
1968.46a
Marks
cast: on each side of car: "CRASH/CAR"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
