Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Collection of domestic & wild animals
Object Number:
INV.9170
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Tin, paint
Dimensions:
largest: 1 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Collection of thirty-five flat tin farm animals, including sheep, cows, horses, and goats; polychrome painted decoration.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
