Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mirror knobs (pair)
Object Number:
1941.933ab
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1 1/2 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 3.8 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
painted: on (a): "Governeer (sic) Morris Esqr."
painted: on (b): "G. Washington"
Description:
Pair of "Battersea" enamel knobs with oval faces; each with monochrome painted enamel center, (a) has portrait of Gouverneur Morris with his name above, (b) has portrait of George Washington with his name above; enamels set into stamped metal face wtih beaded edges; turned post with threaded screw at end.
Gallery Label:
These "Battersea" enamel knobs feature portraits of Gouverneur Morris (1752-1816) and George Washington (1732-1799).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
