Collection Highlights
Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1781-1853)
Date:
ca. 1825
Object Number:
1920.4
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
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Luce Center
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.
