Collection Highlights
Water VII
1997
2002.13.2
Graphite over ground on heavy paper with deckled edges
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baluster
Object name
Baluster
Date
1889
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 20 1/2 x 6 x 5 3/4 in. ( 52.1 x 15.2 x 14.6 cm )
Description
Turned wooden baluster (probably pine) with coat of tan paint, from the Washington Memorial Arch errected in 1889 in Washington Square, NYC. The temporary wooden arch was replaced by a marble arch designed by Stanford White in 1895.
Credit Line
Gift of Alice King
Object Number
Z.769
Marks
written: paper tag on base; "Balustrade from the Washington/ memorial Arch erected April 1889,/ Fifth Ave & Washington Square/ presented by Miss Alice king/ Oct. 16th 1889"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
