Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Adjustible chamberstick with finger holder
Object Number:
1896.13
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Brass chamberstick with large saucer base and cylindrical shaft with applied mid-rib and slide; ring handle has thumb and middle finger rests.
Credit Line:
Gift of Caroline Phelps Stokes
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
