Collection Highlights
Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
Date:
ca. 1780
Object Number:
1954.148
Medium:
Oak, leather, metal
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Jack In The Box
Object Number:
INV.5274
Date:
1830-1890
Medium:
Papier-mache, textile, wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 x 3 in. ( 12.7 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Wooden box with hinged lid and wire hook latch housing female figure with painted papier-mache head and body composed of metal spring encased in calico printed with blue floral pattern.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
