Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
Date:
ca. 1761
Object Number:
1954.179a-d
Medium:
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bell
Object Number:
1941.605
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Brass, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Turned cast brass ball with wood handle and iron clapper.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this bell was purchased at an auction in Berryville, VA, at the home of Betty and Virginia Washington, daughters of a Dr. Washington. The sisters were descended from George Washington.
Credit Line:
Gift of Enoch G. Megrue
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
