Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Calipers
Object Number:
Z.2738
Date:
1750-1870
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 28 1/4 in. ( 2.2 x 71.8 cm )
Description:
Pointed tapering arms which flatten near top and fold into each other; applied cast decoration either side of the top.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
