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
Needle case
Object Number:
Z.1692ab
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Mother of pearl, wood, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 7.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Mother-of-pearl needlecase in two parts which slide together near one end, six faceted sides.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
