Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brush - sable hair blending brush
Object Number:
1932.237b.153
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Lacquered wood, bristles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 3/4 in. (17.8 x 1.9 cm)
Marks:
Painted in red on handle: "INV.390J"
Description:
Straight dark brown lacquered wood handle. Wrapped, lacquered thread ferrule. Sabel(?) 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.
