Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lady's costume: 1797
Object Number:
1962.37
Date:
ca. 1962
Medium:
Wax, textile, leather, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 3 x 2 in. ( 23.5 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Molded wax figurine of woman in period costume; floral-printed ivory gown with high waist, shawl with painted decoration, fingerless lace gloves, flat black leather shoes, and gold necklace; 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.
