Collection Highlights
Baby walker
Date:
1700-1750
Object Number:
INV.14959
Medium:
Cherry (by microanalysis)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brush - round(?) - bristles damaged
Object Number:
1932.237b.167
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Stained wood, bristles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 7/8 x 3/16 in. (32.7 x 0.5 cm)
Description:
Stained wood handle, dark discoloration throughout, curves in at ferrule. Seamed, conical, metal ferrule, covered in pigment. Sable(?) 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.
