Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Earrings (pair)
Object Number:
Z.2300.6ab
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Lapis lazuli, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 6.4 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pair of lapis lazuli pendant earrings, comprising lapis sphere suspending teardrop-shaped lapis bead, capped with scalloped gold head; gold ear-wires.
Gallery Label:
This object probably was worn by Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909), ancestor of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift. of Mr. Goodhue Livingston, Sr. 1951
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
