Collection Highlights
Settee
Date:
ca. 1800
Object Number:
INV.14952
Medium:
Maple, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cornelius Berrien Mitchell and Edward Mitchell
Object Number:
1966.19
Date:
ca. 1848
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory set in gold & hair bracelet
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 3.5 x 4.8 cm )
Gallery Label:
Edward Mitchell (1842-1909) was the eldest son of William Mitchell and Mary Penfold (Berrien) Mitchell. He is pictured here with his younger brother, Cornelius (1843-1910). The boys appear to be about five and six, which suggests a date of ca. 1848.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Cornelius Von Erden Mitchell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
