Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Gentleman's costume: 1907
Object Number:
1964.18
Date:
ca. 1964
Medium:
Wax, textile, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 3 x 2 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Molded wax figurine of man in period costume; grey fedora, brown striped knee-length coat with patch pockets over striped shirt with white collar and blue tie, grey trousers, and black shoes; figure wears a lorgnette, has brown gloves painted on hands, carries a cane, and has metal pin extending from one foot for mounting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
