Collection Highlights
Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
ca. 1825
1920.5
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
The Dr. Egon Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass
Lantern
Object name
Lantern
Date
1899-1920
Medium
Glass, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 12 x 8 x 8 in. ( 30.5 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm )
Description
Turtleback tile hanging lantern; square bronze lantern leaded on each side with two rectangular yellow turtleback tiles on each side and four triangular pieces on the bottom; bottom panel hinged to allow insertion of bulb. Curved arms project from each top corner to common juncture where heavy supporting ring is fastened.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.30
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
