Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bowl
Object name
Bowl
Date
1941
Medium
silver
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/8 x 8 3/4 in. ( 11.1 x 22.2 cm )
Description
Wrought silver bowl on a cast, applied molded foot; applied, molded band around the rim; engraved on the front center, "Victor Hugo Paltsits/ with the esteem of his associates/ New York Public Library/ June 30, 1941" in script; maker's mark stamped on the base.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Victor Hugo Paltsits
Object Number
1951.436
Marks
engraved: center front: "Victor Hugo Paltsits/ with the esteem of his associates/ New York Public Library/ June 30, 1941" in script
stamped: on the base: "TIFFANY & Co/ MAKERS/ STERLING SILVER/ 19426A/ M"
Gallery Label
This bowl was presented to the donor on his retirement from the New York Public Library after forty-six years of service.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
