Collection Highlights
Drawing by Sargeant: Figure Studies after Tintoretto's "Worship of the Golden Calf"; verso: sketch of a horse-drawn carriage and a more finished study of a horse
c. 1874
1935.85.2.24
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of James Carroll Beckwith Album 1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hardware/ household
Object name
Hardware/ household
Date
1920-1960
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
24 x 3/4 x 1/8 in.
Description
This folding wood ruler is printed with a scale in inches on one side and reads in black "A.M. Oesterheld & Son./ Yards:Tremont Ave and Arthur Ave., and Crotona Ave., Bronx/ Office: 178th St. & Arthur Ave./ Telephone Tremont 440". On the reverse "New and Old Building Materials./ Flooring, Roofing, Weather Strips, Wash Poles, Ceiling, Sideing/ We sell 'Beaver Board' Greatest Substitute for Lath and Plaster. "Ask About It."/ Shelving, Stepping...".
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1620
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
