Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wall hanging fragments
Object Number:
L.1938.2
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Linen, paper, paint, gilding
Dimensions:
Fragment (largest): 7ft. 7 in. x 6ft. 3 1/2 in. (231.1 x 191.8 cm)
Description:
Fragments of wall hangings; cut, painted, and gilded paper applied to linen backing; rococo imagery including cartouches, foliage, and courtly scenes.
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
