Collection Highlights
Section of water pipe
1800-1840
X.47
Wood, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Anvils (6)
Object name
Anvils (6)
Date
1775-1795
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
largest: 6 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 16.5 x 14.6 x 3.5 cm )
Description
Six anvils of various sizes and shapes, some with stalks for attaching to larger anvil; one button-shaped, one flat cylinder, one with beveled edge, one with incised beaded lines, and two curved surfaces.
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Number
1947.461r
Gallery Label
According to accession records, these anvils are part of a collection of tools belonging to miniaturist John Ramage.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
