Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brush - filbert
Object Number:
1932.237b.77
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Stained wood, bristles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 3/4 x 5/16 in. (34.9 x 0.8 cm)
Marks:
Stamped "WINSOR & NEWTON" and "5" on handle.
Description:
Yellow, lacquered wood handle, tapers to point, curves in toward ferrule. Cylindrical, seamed metal ferrule with three rings of "/////" pattern inscribed around base. White bristles.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this tabouret was used by Asher B. Durand, an artist and engraver best known for his Hudson River school paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nora Durand Woodman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
