Collection Highlights

Bird's Nest and Dog Roses

Date:

1867

Object Number:

1947.519

Medium:

Watercolor, gouache, graphite, and selective glazing with scratching out on paper

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Object name

Woodcarving (rooster)

Date

1870-1920

Medium

Wood, paint, beads

Dimensions

Overall: 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 2 in. ( 13.3 x 11.4 x 5.1 cm )

Description

Carved and painted wooden rooster mounted on small square base; brown with white painted crest and wattles; white bead eyes.

Object Number

Z.3223

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