Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lorgnette case
Object Number:
1956.175.13a[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cardboard, metal snap
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 30.5 x 4.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Green cardboard lorgnette (opera glass) case with a gold paper band around the base; flap over top with a metal snap closure; snap has a cross stamped in the center.
Gallery Label:
This lorgnette case belonged to Ruth Draper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
