Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cobweb shade on Narcissus mosaic base
Object Number:
N84.128.1
Date:
ca. 1902
Medium:
Glass, bronze
Dimensions:
Overall (height, diameter): 28 1/2 × 22 in. (72.4 × 55.9 cm)
Description:
Leaded glass and bronze "Cobweb" table lampshade depicts cobwebs with fibrillated glass; mosaic base depicts flower stalks and blossoms. Shown with integrated "Narcissus" bronze and mosaic base (N84.128.2).
Bibliography:
Gray, Nina. "The work of Tiffany Studios." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 194-201.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt; Adopt-a-Lamp sponsors: Mary Ann and Anthony Terranova
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
