Collection Highlights
Dressing table
1795-1810
INV.14982
Mahogany, mahogany and other inlays, white pine, yellow poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
"Paper"
Title
"Paper"
Object name
Handkerchief
Date
1820-1850
Medium
Linen
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 11 in. ( 20.3 x 27.9 cm )
Description
Linen copper-engraved handkerchief titled, "Paper"; central image of a paper mill surrounded by twelve images and vignettes relating to the manufacture and use of paper; printed in sepia ink on a white ground, floral border with banner at top center.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1941.121
Marks
printed: on banner: "PAPER."
printed: all over: "PAPER MILL"/ Collecting Rags./ Writting and Drawing Lesson. / Public Reading Room. / Cards/ Puzzle/ Hat-boxes/ ..."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
