Collection Highlights
A Song for the times, or John Brown
Date:
1860-1870
Object Number:
LIB.SY.B1860.104
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brush - round
Object Number:
1932.237b.98
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Wood, bristles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/16 x 1/4 in. (13.8 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
Light, treated wood handle, broken. Wrapped, metal wire ferrule, unraveling at top over bristles. White and black 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.
