Collection Highlights
The Truant Gamblers (Undutiful Boys)
1835
1858.23
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chamberstick
Object name
Chamberstick
Date
1800-1860
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 3 1/4 x 3 in. ( 7.6 x 8.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description
Chamberstick with reeded saucer base, screwed into socket with wide bobeche and pedestal foot to which a strap finger loop attaches.
Credit Line
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Object Number
1941.1187
Marks
written: in pencil on base: "J.W. DUNSMORE"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
