Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Havell plate no. 26
Date:
c. 1825
Object Number:
1863.17.26
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Case
Object Number:
INV.11059
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 8 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 13.7 x 20.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Tan colored purse (pocketbook) of leather applied to heavy paper, flap closure at the top with a tab in the center which slides through a securing strap, when opened, there is one single compartment.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
