Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Newport Artillery Company
Object Number:
INV.8843
Date:
ca. 1936
Medium:
Lead, paint, cardboard
Dimensions:
each: 3 x 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 7.6 x 1.3 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
written: in blue ink on lid of each box: "Pres. by/ R.H. Galletin July 9, 1936"
Printed: in blue on each box lid: "Newport Artillery Company/ Chartered 1741/ This militia company, formed for the preservation of the Colony, has continued in active service
Description:
Eight cast lead soldiers painted with white uniforms with black trim, shoes, and hats;one soldier painted with dark blue jacket with red trim, white pants, and black boots and hat; divided into two groups and housed in original boxes.
Credit Line:
Gift of R.H. Gallatin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
