Collection Highlights
Armchair
1856-1857
1857.11
Oak
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Curtain pin
Object name
Curtain pin
Date
1830-1860
Medium
Glass, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 6 in. ( 17.8 x 15.2 cm )
Description
Opalescent white pressed lead glass curtian pin or tie-back; circular form molded in high relief with with beads, scales, and projecting lobed bullet-shaped forms; with pewter pin with screw.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1942.569a
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
