Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brush - round brush
Object Number:
1932.237b.85
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Stained wood, bristles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/8 x 1/4 in. (30.8 x 0.6 cm)
Marks:
Stamped "2" on handle.
Description:
Brown stained wood handle, tapers to end and curves in toward ferrule. Conical, seamed metal ferrule. Black and 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.
