Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chimes (5 pieces)
Object name
Chimes (5 pieces)
Date
1775-1850
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/4 x 12 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. ( 8.3 x 31.1 x 13.7 cm )
Description
Set of metal chimes with three bells ("a"-"c"), each attached to spiraling wire and spring; with two hinged levers ("d"-"e"), each attached to a circular mount with four holes in rim for nails (included).
Object Number
Z.1018a-e
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
