Collection Highlights
The Peale Family
1773-1809
1867.298
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Door plate
Object name
Door plate
Date
1850-1890
Medium
Brass, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 4 5/8 x 10 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 11.7 x 27.3 x 8.3 cm )
Description
Rectangular, bevel edged brass door plate with stamped letters across front; two metal screws and wood wingnuts on back.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Albert Ashton
Object Number
1955.95a
Marks
stamped: across front: "JAs. RUTHVEN"
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this law firm was located at 92 Fulton Street.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
