Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Napoleon Bonaparte, (1796-1821), Apollo Belvedere
Object Number:
1941.336
Date:
Mid-19th century
Medium:
Sheet metal in wood frame
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 7/8 x 13 3/8 x 7/8 in. ( 22.5 x 33.9 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on back of frame in pen: "Made by/Leila S. Forbes when at/Chegary Hall [school]"
Description:
Bas-relief portrait of Napoleon I, proper left profile and Apollo Belvedere, proper right profile.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Irving (Mary) McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
