Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Calipers (3)
Object Number:
1947.461k1-3
Date:
1775-1795
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
largest: 4 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 1/4 in. ( 11.7 x 7.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Three calipers or dividers; two with straight points and one with points curving inward.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, these calipers 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.
