2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
Artist/Maker: Thomas Cole

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Bookbinding Supplies

Bookbinding Supplies
Object name 
Bookbinding Supplies
Date 
1920-1950
Medium 
Cloth
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 3/8 x 5 in. ( 11.1 x 12.7 cm )
Description 
Samples of fabric used to bind books. Marked "Art Vellum/ A.V.209" on the front. This booklet has samples of brown, red, deep brown, navy, black, green and blue vellums.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.229
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.