Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needle case
Object Number:
INV.9793ab
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 1 x 5/8 in. ( 13.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical ivory needlecase with fluted sides in two pieces which screw together near the center; the top has a carved bust of a woman in 18th century dress with brimmed hat with a plume, the bottom end has a round finial.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
