Collection Highlights
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chamberstick
Object name
Chamberstick
Date
1780-1820
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 x 5 in. ( 14 x 12.7 cm )
Description
Aquamarine blown glass chamberstick; deep cylindrical socket with cut rim and scrolling handle extending from rim to top of stem; solid stem composed of four attached knops; base with upturned rim and downward folded edge.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1951.360