Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brush - filbert
Object Number:
1932.237b.199
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Lacquered wood, bristles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 3/16 in. (32.4 x 0.5 cm)
Marks:
Three rows of "///" around ferrule. Marked "WINSOR & NEWTON" and "1" on handle
Description:
Yellow lacquered wood handle, tapers to end, curves in slightly to ferrule. Seamed conical metal ferrule. White bristles stained with dried pigment.
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.
