Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Burnishing tools (2)
Object Number:
1947.461d1-2
Date:
1775-1795
Medium:
Metal, wood
Dimensions:
larger: 9 x 7/8 in. ( 22.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Two burnishing tools with turned wooden handles and smooth, rounded metal blades.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, these burnishing tools are part of a collection of tools belonging to miniaturist John Ramage.
Credit Line:
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
