Collection Highlights
Euphemia Toussaint (1815-1829)
ca. 1825
1920.6
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mirror knobs (pair)
Object name
Mirror knobs (pair)
Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Brass, enamel
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Pair of "Battersea" enamel knobs with circular faces; each with polychrome painted enamel center with bust meant to depict George Washington, with lettering below; enamels set into stamped metal face with molded edges; turned post with threaded screw at end. Slight variations in brass details: not originally a pair.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1941.930ab
Marks
painted: below bust: "Genl. Washington"
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