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
Hatter's trade sign
Object name
Hatter's trade sign
Date
1800-1850
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 29.8 x 29.8 cm )
Description
Sheet metal trade sign composed of a rectangular plaque with rounded ends and two S-hooks on top, with a tricorn hat suspended from it by two short chains; hat has bow in front and button with loop on side; plaque and hat painted dark red.
Object Number
INV.8049
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.