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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
1805
1867.306
Oil on linen
Sitter: Thomas Jefferson

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Desk tray

Desk tray
Object name 
Desk tray
Date 
1910-1920
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
5 1/8 x 3 x 3 in.
Description 
A black painted cast metal desk tray and probably pen holder, with a central image of a globe amongst clouds topped by a very tall radio tower with many radiating wires flanked by disks marked "RCA" and "Worldwide Wireless".
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.3693
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.