Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bleeding bowl
Object Number:
1920.128
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/8 in. ( 20 x 13 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on handle: "BELLEVUE"
inscribed: on base: "T. CLARK/1P"
Description:
Slightly flared straight-sided basin with inscribed lines on interior, pierced handle.
Gallery Label:
This bowl was used for blood letting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
