Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bookmark
Object Number:
2008.3c
Date:
1887
Medium:
Woven silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 2 1/2 in. (17.8 x 6.4 cm)
Description:
Bookmark with bust of Pope Leo XIII and "Golden Jubilee Pope Leo XIII Dec. 31st 1837-1887," with yellow tassel
Credit Line:
Gift of Pam B. Schafler in honor of Rhoda and Sidney Bressler
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
