Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Crewel work fragment
Object Number:
1944.307
Date:
1750-1775
Medium:
Linen, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. ( 14 x 31.1 cm )
Description:
Horizontal rectangular linen with various colored wool crewel work in floral pattern throughout; brown fabric trim applied to edges; chain stitched.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
