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Diana of the Tower
1899
1977.3
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Luce Center
Burnishing tools (2)
Object name
Burnishing tools (2)
Date
1775-1795
Medium
Metal, wood
Dimensions
larger: 9 x 7/8 in. ( 22.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description
Two burnishing tools with turned wooden handles and smooth, rounded metal blades.
Credit Line
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Object Number
1947.461d
Gallery Label
According to accession records, these burnishing tools are part of a collection of tools belonging to miniaturist John Ramage.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
