Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Havell plate no. 26
Date:
c. 1825
Object Number:
1863.17.26
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlesticks
Object Number:
1967.64a
Date:
1600-1700
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 6 in. × 4 1/2 in. (15.2 × 11.4 cm)
Overall (b): 6 1/2 in. × 5 in. (16.5 × 12.7 cm)
Marks:
stamped: on rim of base: slightly rubbed out
Description:
Pair of brass candlesticks with multi- knopped shafts, dish shaped bobeches on domed and flanged bases; 1967.64b has molded thin band decoration on base and saucer.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
