Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Gentleman's costume: 1770
Object Number:
1964.24
Date:
ca. 1964
Medium:
Wax, textile, plastic, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 26 x 10.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Molded wax figurine of man in period costume; dark red velvet knee-length jacket and breeches; gold trim on jacket; black leather shoes; purple and white plastic wine glass in hand; metal pin extends from one foot for mounting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
