Collection Highlights
Thomas Cole (1801-1848)
Date:
ca. 1845
Object Number:
PR.012.2.885
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ladle
Object Number:
1943.43
Date:
ca. 1850-1900
Medium:
Ivory, wood, coconut shells, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 13 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 12.1 x 34.3 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Ladle with coconut shell bowl carved on exterior with flowering branches; curved wood (possibly mahogany) handle with shield-shaped ivory bracket and ivory bud finial and arched swing handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Rutherford Oakes Ainsle
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
