Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Adjustable candlestick
Object Number:
1896.23
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. ( 16.5 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Brass chamberstick with circular base; engraved decoration on base and shaft; shell thumbpiece.
Credit Line:
Gift of Caroline Phelps Stokes
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
