Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln
Date:
April, 1865
Object Number:
PR.011.10
Medium:
Albumen print, carte-de-visite photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Looking glass
Object Number:
1953.309
Date:
1735-1770
Medium:
Walnut, glass, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 49 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 2 in. ( 125.7 x 48.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular Chippendale looking glass in walnut veneer frame; arched top with intricately shaped edge and applied carved and gilded openwork scroll ornament at center; mirror plate consisting of lower rectangular section and upper section with serpentine top, the whole surrounded by molded border with gilding.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Woodhull Overton, in memory of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
