Collection Highlights
The Great Fire of 1835: View of New York City Taken from Brooklyn Heights on the Same Evening of the Fire
c. 1835
1935.167
Gouache on heavy paper, laid on Japanese paper, wrapped over board
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mirror knob
Object name
Mirror knob
Date
1780-1800
Medium
Brass, enamel
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Single "Battersea" enamel mirror knob with circular face; monochrome painted enamel center with portrait of George Washington and banner above with lettering; enamel set into circular stamped brass face with molded edge; turned post with threaded screw at end.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1941.928
Marks
painted: in banner above portrait: "GENL. WASHINGTON"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
