Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button hook
Object name
Button hook
Date
1890-1930
Medium
Metal, cloth
Dimensions
3 5/8 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.
Description
One sample from a green velvet saleman's sample kit displaying thirty five shoe horns, button hooks and combination shoe devices of different styles. A gray metal button hook with the handle engraved "Walk Over Shoes."
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.2631u
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
