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Armchair
1856-1857
1857.11
Oak
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Luce Center
Group of filigree parts for dragonfly wings and poppy centers
Object name
Group of filigree parts for dragonfly wings and poppy centers
Date
ca. 1900 - 1920
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Various sizes
Description
Group of brass filigree pattern parts consisting of dragonfly wings and poppy centers
Credit Line
Fred and Nancylee Dikeman
Object Number
2007.4.10
Gallery Label
Tiffany Studios' dragonfly and poppy shades both incorporated the use of metal filigree, which could be applied over or under the glass. Filigree was used to represent the veins of the dragonfly wings as well as the poppy flower centers.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
