Collection Highlights
Afternoon Hastings Landing. Palisades Rocks in Shadow, New York
Date:
1836-37
Object Number:
1952.410
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, graphite, scratching out, and touches of black ink and glazing on paper laid on brown card
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Doorknob
Object Number:
1937.555b
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Glass, brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 2 in. ( 20.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Spherical clear glass door knobs suspended air bubbles; brass collars; iron piece (square in section) connects the knobs.
Gallery Label:
This door knob was taken from the Evans-Strauss house on 5 West 76th Street when it was demolished to make room for the Society's new building.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
