Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lady's costume: 1650
Object Number:
1967.27
Date:
ca. 1967
Medium:
Wax, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 24.1 x 8.9 x 7 cm )
Description:
Molded wax figurine of woman in period costume; long black dress with wide lace collar and cuffs; white lace-trimmed cap beneath black wide-brimmed hat with cord;
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
