Collection Highlights

Study of Four Tree Trunks (Three Birches)

Date:

ca. 1855

Object Number:

1918.325

Medium:

Graphite with scratching out on beige paper

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Object name

Pressing iron

Date

1700-1750

Medium

Iron

Dimensions

Overall: 5 7/8 x 8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 14.9 x 20.3 x 3.8 cm )

Description

Wrought iron pressing iron with spring handle ornamented with molding and diapering that fits into two rectangular rings attached to iron.

Object Number

Z.1222

Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.