Collection Highlights
Armchair
1785-1789
1916.7
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Curtain tiebacks (pair)
Object name
Curtain tiebacks (pair)
Date
1850-1880
Medium
Glass, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 5 x 5 in. ( 15.2 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm )
Description
Opalescent pressed glass pair of curtain tiebacks with irregular scrolled border and central image of seated woman holding hat in one hand (said to represent Jenny Lind). Metal attachment at back with threaded screw to screw into wall.
Credit Line
Purchase
Object Number
1953.48ab
Gallery Label
The woman represented in these curtain tiebacks is supposedly Jenny Lind, the famous singer.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
