Collection Highlights
Kast
Date:
1675-1690
Object Number:
1941.914
Medium:
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Object Number:
1924.58
Date:
Early 19th century
Medium:
Glazed pottery
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 3 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 20.3 x 7.9 x 9.5 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: in gold: "Franklin"
Description:
Portrait (full-length) of Franklin holding cocked hat under left arm, green coat, flowered waistcoat, grey knee length trousers, black slippers, supported by four books.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mr. Charles Allen Munn
Provenance:
The Collection of Charles Allen Munn
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
