Collection Highlights
Euphemia Toussaint (1815-1829)
ca. 1825
1920.6
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Woodcarving (bird)
Object name
Woodcarving (bird)
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Wood, metal, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/2 x 6 x 2 3/8 in. ( 11.4 x 15.2 x 6 cm )
Description
Carved wooden bird with metal legs mounted on wooden stand; painted with black wings and throat, olive back and tail, and green spot on head, white wings.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman